Germanium
Las Cruces Municipal Water System
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
14
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 | 0.164 ppb | 14 | 6 | ND - 0.470 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-20 | B8B1698-14_EPA 2 | 0.470 ppb |
| 2018-02-20 | B8B1698-15_EPA 2 | 0.310 ppb |
| 2018-02-20 | B8B1698-16_EPA 2 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | B8B1698-17_EPA 2 | 0.430 ppb |
| 2018-02-20 | B8B1698-18_EPA 2 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | B8B1698-19_EPA 2 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | B8B1698-20_EPA 2 | 0.370 ppb |
| 2018-08-28 | B8H3699-01 | 0.330 ppb |
| 2018-08-28 | B8H3699-09 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | B8H3699-11 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | B8H3699-13 | 0.380 ppb |
| 2018-08-28 | B8H3699-15 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | B8H3699-17 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | B8H3699-19 | ND |