Germanium
City of San Jose - NSJ/Alviso
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 |
---|---|---|
2018-03-12 | 1803837-001A | ND |
2018-03-12 | 1803837-002A | ND |
2018-03-12 | 1803837-003A | ND |
2018-06-11 | 1806658-001A | ND |
2018-09-10 | 1809401-001A | ND |
2018-09-10 | 1809401-002A | ND |
2018-09-10 | 1809401-003A | ND |
2018-12-10 | 1812647-001A | ND |