Germanium
Caddo Basin SUD
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
6
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 | 0.350 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.300 ppb - 0.400 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-06 | Q1844369001 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2018-11-06 | Q1844369002 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2019-02-12 | Q1906387001 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | Q1906387002 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | Q1922314001 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | Q1922314002 | ND |