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EWG's Tap Water Database — 2021 UPDATE

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Germanium

Outlook Wa

Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.

 

5

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2014N/A00N/A
20151.40 ppb53ND - 2.68 ppb
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2015-02-18112161PND
2015-02-18112162PND
2015-02-18312248P1.87 ppb
2015-02-18312249P2.43 ppb
2015-02-18112163P2.68 ppb