Germanium
Norfolk Naval Base
NOTE: Norfolk Naval Base purchases water from City of Norfolk which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Norfolk.
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
8
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Norfolk Naval Base purchases water from City of Norfolk which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Norfolk.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-13 | 201802150880 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | 201802150881 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 201805091294 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 201805091295 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | 201808151164 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | 201808151116 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 201811140448 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 201811140471 | ND |