Germanium
City of Hermiston
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
12
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 1.28 ppb | 11 | 6 | ND - 2.90 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-20 | 9F21064-02 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2019-06-20 | 9F21064-03 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2019-06-20 | 9F21064-04 | ND |
| 2019-06-20 | 9F21064-05 | 2.90 ppb |
| 2019-06-20 | 9F21064-01 | ND |
| 2019-09-04 | 9I05026-01 | ND |
| 2019-12-02 | 9L05076-04 | ND |
| 2019-12-03 | 9L05076-02 | 2.00 ppb |
| 2019-12-03 | 9L05076-03 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2019-12-03 | 9L05076-05 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2019-12-03 | 9L05076-01 | ND |
| 2020-03-09 | 0C10047-01 | ND |