Germanium
City of Terrell
NOTE: City of Terrell purchases water from North Texas Municipal Water District Wylie Water Treatment Plant which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by North Texas Municipal Water District Wylie Water Treatment Plant.
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 |
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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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Terrell purchases water from North Texas Municipal Water District Wylie Water Treatment Plant which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by North Texas Municipal Water District Wylie Water Treatment Plant.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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