Germanium
Cary
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
16
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 | 0.0425 ppb | 8 | 1 | ND - 0.340 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-17 | 9093292-01 | ND |
| 2019-09-17 | 9093292-02 | ND |
| 2019-09-17 | 9093292-03 | ND |
| 2019-09-17 | 9093292-04 | 0.340 ppb |
| 2019-09-18 | 9093663-01 | ND |
| 2019-09-18 | 9093663-02 | ND |
| 2019-09-24 | 9094483-01 | ND |
| 2019-09-24 | 9094483-02 | ND |
| 2020-03-10 | 0031880-01 | ND |
| 2020-03-10 | 0031880-02 | ND |
| 2020-03-10 | 0031880-03 | ND |
| 2020-03-10 | 0031880-04 | ND |
| 2020-03-18 | 0033341-01 | ND |
| 2020-03-18 | 0033341-02 | 0.577 ppb |
| 2020-03-18 | 0033341-03 | ND |
| 2020-03-18 | 0033341-04 | 0.456 ppb |