Germanium
Seattle Public Utilities
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-09-17 | B8I2043-01 | ND |
2018-09-17 | B8I2043-03 | ND |
2018-12-03 | B8L0258-01 | ND |
2018-12-03 | B8L0258-02 | ND |
2019-03-18 | B9C2258-01 | ND |
2019-03-18 | B9C2258-02 | ND |
2019-06-18 | B9F2369-01 | ND |
2019-06-18 | B9F2369-02 | ND |