Germanium
Ellensburg Water Department
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
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 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-08-22 | 18-31823-64518 | ND |
2018-08-22 | 18-31823-64520 | ND |
2018-08-22 | 18-31823-64522 | ND |
2018-08-22 | 18-31823-64524 | ND |
2018-08-22 | 18-31823-64526 | ND |
2018-08-22 | 18-31823-64528 | ND |
2018-08-22 | 18-31823-64530 | ND |
2019-02-06 | 19-04372-9106 | ND |
2019-02-06 | 19-04372-9107 | ND |
2019-02-06 | 19-04372-9108 | ND |
2019-02-06 | 19-04372-9109 | ND |
2019-02-06 | 19-04372-9110 | ND |
2019-02-06 | 19-04372-9111 | ND |
2019-02-06 | 19-04372-9112 | ND |