Germanium
City of Kerrville
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
18
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 | 0.0556 ppb | 18 | 3 | ND - 0.400 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-13 | Q1805969003 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | Q1805969004 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | Q1805969002 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | Q1805969005 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | Q1805969006 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | Q1805969001 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | Q1820672008 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2018-05-22 | Q1820672007 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2018-05-22 | Q1820672001 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | Q1833424001 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | Q1833424004 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | Q1833424005 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | Q1833424003 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | Q1833424002 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2018-09-25 | Q1838150006 | ND |
| 2018-09-25 | Q1838150005 | ND |
| 2018-09-25 | Q1838150004 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | Q1845335001 | ND |