Germanium
Bayou Liberty Water Association
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 | 1.13 ppb | 6 | 4 | ND - 2.10 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-29 | 35464829001SEA1 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2019-04-29 | 35464829002SEA1 | 0.850 ppb |
| 2019-04-29 | 35464829003SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-10-14 | 35505744001SEA2 | 1.90 ppb |
| 2019-10-14 | 35505744002SEA2 | 1.90 ppb |
| 2019-10-14 | 35505744003SEA2 | ND |