Germanium
City of Katy
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-07 | Q2000460001 | ND |
| 2020-01-07 | Q2000460002 | ND |
| 2020-01-07 | Q2000460003 | ND |
| 2020-01-07 | Q2000460004 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2020-01-07 | Q2000460005 | ND |
| 2020-07-23 | Q2029059001 | ND |
| 2020-07-23 | Q2029059002 | ND |
| 2020-07-23 | Q2029059003 | ND |
| 2020-07-23 | Q2029059004 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2020-07-23 | Q2029059005 | ND |