Germanium
McAllen Public Utility
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-10 | Q1963615001 | ND |
| 2019-09-10 | Q1963615002 | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | Q1980318001 | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | Q1980318002 | ND |
| 2020-03-10 | Q2008713001 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2020-03-10 | Q2008713002 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2020-06-15 | Q2023784001 | ND |
| 2020-06-15 | Q2023784002 | ND |