Germanium
City of Hurst
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.0600 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 0.360 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-17 | 35462451001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 35482762001SEA3 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 35482762002SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 35482762003SEA2 | 0.360 ppb |
| 2019-07-16 | 35482762004SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 35505685001SEA4 | ND |