Germanium
City of Waco
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
10
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 | 0.0680 ppb | 10 | 2 | ND - 0.340 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-18 | 35449019001SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-02-18 | 35449019002SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-02-18 | 35449019003SEA1 | 0.340 ppb |
| 2019-05-13 | 35468503001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-05-13 | 35467993001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | 35493721001SEA3 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | 35493721002SEA3 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | 35494117001SEA2 | 0.340 ppb |
| 2019-11-20 | 35513924001SEA4 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | 35513924002SEA4 | ND |