Germanium
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Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
4
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 | 0.950 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.900 ppb - 1.000 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.750 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.500 ppb - 1.000 ppb |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-19 | Q1852221001 | 0.900 ppb |
| 2018-12-19 | Q1852221002 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2019-06-05 | Q1932052001 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2019-06-05 | Q1932052002 | 0.500 ppb |