Germanium
City of Chesapeake - Northwest River System
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-03-05 | 3885315 | ND |
2018-03-05 | 3885726 | ND |
2018-06-04 | 3953218 | ND |
2018-06-04 | 3953318 | ND |
2018-09-04 | 4047409 | ND |
2018-09-04 | 4047957 | ND |
2018-12-03 | 4140238 | ND |
2018-12-03 | 4140336 | ND |