Germanium
Laguna Madre Water District
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
8
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 | 1.000 ppb | 4 | 4 | 0.700 ppb - 1.30 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.600 ppb | 4 | 4 | 0.400 ppb - 0.800 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-21 | Q1833423001 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2018-08-21 | Q1833423002 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2018-11-27 | Q1848184001 | 0.700 ppb |
| 2018-11-27 | Q1848184002 | 0.700 ppb |
| 2019-02-05 | Q1905343001 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2019-02-05 | Q1905343002 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2019-05-07 | Q1922376001 | 0.800 ppb |
| 2019-05-07 | Q1922376002 | 0.800 ppb |