Germanium
Epcor Water - Chaparral City
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
6
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 0.187 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.560 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-27 | 19H3103-05 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | 19H3103-01 | 0.560 ppb |
| 2019-11-21 | 19K2364-01 | ND |
| 2020-02-18 | 20B2016-05 | ND |
| 2020-02-18 | 20B2016-01 | 0.420 ppb |
| 2020-05-19 | 20E2190-01 | ND |