Germanium
City of Alvin
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
6
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 | 0.350 ppb | 6 | 5 | ND - 0.500 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-20 | Q1824719001 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2018-06-20 | Q1824719002 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2018-06-20 | Q1824719003 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2018-12-12 | Q1851694001 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2018-12-12 | Q1851694002 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2018-12-12 | Q1851694003 | ND |