Germanium
City of Moses Lake
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
34
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 | 0.849 ppb | 34 | 25 | ND - 2.80 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-06 | 201802071013 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2018-02-06 | 201802071072 | ND |
| 2018-02-06 | 201802071071 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2018-02-06 | 201802071073 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2018-02-06 | 201802071012 | ND |
| 2018-02-27 | 201802280388 | 0.440 ppb |
| 2018-04-03 | 201804040784 | 0.660 ppb |
| 2018-04-03 | 201804040869 | ND |
| 2018-04-03 | 201804040654 | 0.650 ppb |
| 2018-04-04 | 201804050528 | 1.40 ppb |
| 2018-04-04 | 201804050525 | 2.00 ppb |
| 2018-04-04 | 201804050403 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | 201804050572 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2018-04-04 | 201804050571 | 0.920 ppb |
| 2018-04-04 | 201804050370 | 0.770 ppb |
| 2018-04-04 | 201804050619 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 201805170734 | 0.490 ppb |
| 2018-06-20 | 201806210479 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | 201808280709 | 0.360 ppb |
| 2018-08-28 | 201808290669 | 0.460 ppb |
| 2018-08-28 | 201808290708 | 0.700 ppb |
| 2018-08-29 | 201808300748 | ND |
| 2018-08-29 | 201808300754 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2018-09-12 | 201809130817 | 1.40 ppb |
| 2018-10-15 | 201810160377 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2018-10-16 | 201810170586 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2018-11-28 | 201811290355 | 0.650 ppb |
| 2018-12-06 | 201812070104 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2018-12-06 | 201812070149 | 0.790 ppb |
| 2018-12-07 | 201812080154 | 0.580 ppb |
| 2018-12-13 | 201812140238 | ND |
| 2018-12-20 | 201812210245 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2018-12-20 | 201812210248 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2018-12-20 | 201812210204 | ND |