Germanium
City of Pilot Point
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
12
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 | 0.0992 ppb | 12 | 3 | ND - 0.460 ppb |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-26 | 111037P | ND |
| 2019-03-26 | 111038P | ND |
| 2019-03-26 | 111039P | ND |
| 2019-03-26 | 111040P | 0.310 ppb |
| 2019-03-26 | 111041P | 0.460 ppb |
| 2019-03-26 | 111042P | ND |
| 2019-09-12 | 114946P | ND |
| 2019-09-12 | 114947P | ND |
| 2019-09-12 | 114948P | ND |
| 2019-09-12 | 114949P | ND |
| 2019-09-12 | 114950P | 0.420 ppb |
| 2019-09-12 | 114951P | ND |