Germanium
Golden State Water Company - Orcutt
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
13
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 | 0.0400 ppb | 8 | 1 | ND - 0.320 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-27 | 201811280412 | ND |
| 2018-11-27 | 201811280413 | ND |
| 2018-11-27 | 201811280414 | ND |
| 2018-11-27 | 201811280415 | ND |
| 2018-11-27 | 201811280416 | ND |
| 2019-02-25 | 201902260066 | ND |
| 2019-05-20 | 201905220105 | ND |
| 2019-05-20 | 201905220106 | ND |
| 2019-05-20 | 201905220107 | ND |
| 2019-05-21 | 201905220097 | ND |
| 2019-05-21 | 201905220098 | ND |
| 2019-05-21 | 201905220099 | 0.320 ppb |
| 2019-08-20 | 201908210129 | ND |