Germanium
Agua SUD
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
8
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | 0.225 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 0.500 ppb |
2019 | 0.425 ppb | 4 | 4 | 0.300 ppb - 0.600 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2018-07-30 | Q1830118001 | ND |
2018-07-30 | Q1830118002 | ND |
2018-10-10 | Q1840672001 | 0.500 ppb |
2018-10-10 | Q1840672002 | 0.400 ppb |
2019-01-23 | Q1903435001 | 0.300 ppb |
2019-01-23 | Q1903435002 | 0.300 ppb |
2019-04-23 | Q1916044001 | 0.600 ppb |
2019-04-23 | Q1916044002 | 0.500 ppb |