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EWG's Tap Water Database — 2021 UPDATE

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Germanium

Memphis Light, Gas, & Water

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

 

20

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
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Result
2020-02-03ND
2020-02-03ND
2020-02-03ND
2020-02-03ND
2020-02-04ND
2020-02-04ND
2020-02-04ND
2020-02-04ND
2020-02-04ND
2020-02-04ND
2020-08-11ND
2020-08-11ND
2020-08-11ND
2020-08-11ND
2020-08-12ND
2020-08-12ND
2020-08-12ND
2020-08-13ND
2020-08-13ND
2020-08-18ND