Germanium
Orange County WCID 1
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
5
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 | 0.0860 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.430 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-23 | 35370200005SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | 35370200006SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | 35370200007SEA1 | 0.430 ppb |
| 2018-07-24 | 35406554005SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 35406554007SEA2 | ND |