Germanium
Friona 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.
16
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 | ND | 16 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-21 | 101402P | ND |
| 2013-05-21 | 101403P | ND |
| 2013-05-21 | 101404P | ND |
| 2013-05-21 | 101405P | ND |
| 2013-05-21 | 301324P | ND |
| 2013-05-21 | 301325P | ND |
| 2013-05-21 | 301326P | ND |
| 2013-05-21 | 301327P | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 102706P | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 102707P | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 102708P | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 102709P | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 302627P | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 302628P | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 302629P | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 302630P | ND |