Germanium
Harris County MUD 200 Cranbrook
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-23 | Q2012256001 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2020-03-23 | Q2012256002 | ND |
| 2020-03-23 | Q2012256003 | ND |
| 2020-06-15 | Q2024392001 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2020-06-15 | Q2024392002 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2020-06-15 | Q2024392003 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2020-09-21 | Q2037623001 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2020-09-21 | Q2037623002 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2020-09-21 | Q2037623003 | ND |
| 2020-12-07 | Q2048650001 | ND |
| 2020-12-07 | Q2048650002 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2020-12-07 | Q2048650003 | ND |