Germanium
Fort Valley Utility Commission
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.111 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 0.664 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-29 | U8A0009-01 | ND |
| 2018-01-29 | U8A0009-02 | 0.664 ppb |
| 2018-01-29 | U8A0009-03 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | U8G0013-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | U8G0013-02 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | U8G0013-03 | ND |