Germanium
Harris County MUD 102
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 | 0.120 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.600 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-11 | Q1827510004 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | Q1827510001 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | Q1827510002 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | Q1827510003 | 0.600 ppb |
| 2018-10-25 | Q1843056001 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | Q1900372001 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | Q1900372002 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | Q1900372003 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | Q1900372004 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | Q1915245001 | ND |