Germanium
Hill Air Force Base
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 0.200 ppb | 7 | 1 | ND - 1.40 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-11-01 | ND |
| 2018-11-01 | ND |
| 2018-11-01 | ND |
| 2018-11-01 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | ND |
| 2019-05-08 | ND |
| 2019-05-08 | ND |
| 2019-06-17 | 1.40 ppb |
| 2019-08-01 | ND |