Germanium
Plainview Municipal Water System
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
11
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 | 0.336 ppb | 11 | 8 | ND - 0.700 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-20 | Q1807277001 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | Q1807277002 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2018-02-20 | Q1807277003 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | Q1807277004 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | Q1820673001 | 0.700 ppb |
| 2018-08-16 | Q1833023001 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2018-08-16 | Q1833023002 | 0.700 ppb |
| 2018-08-16 | Q1833023003 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2018-08-16 | Q1833023004 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2018-08-16 | Q1833023005 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2018-11-06 | Q1844608001 | 0.500 ppb |