Germanium
Northwest Harris County MUD 5
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 | 0.300 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 0.700 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.267 ppb | 6 | 2 | ND - 0.800 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-17 | Q1851903001 | 0.700 ppb |
| 2018-12-17 | Q1851903002 | ND |
| 2018-12-17 | Q1851903003 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2018-12-17 | Q1851903004 | ND |
| 2019-03-26 | Q1912379001 | ND |
| 2019-06-18 | Q1937263001 | 0.800 ppb |
| 2019-06-18 | Q1937263002 | ND |
| 2019-06-18 | Q1937263003 | 0.800 ppb |
| 2019-06-18 | Q1937263004 | ND |
| 2019-09-24 | Q1968372001 | ND |