Water Quality: GERMANTOWN, TN
1 water system • 37,738 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
GERMANTOWN is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 37,738 people, and has 552 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. GERMANTOWN's violation count is 602% above the national average for Tennessee. Contaminants associated with violations include 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloroethylene, 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, 1,2-Dichloroethane.
Contaminants Found
Known human carcinogen strongly associated with leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Common source: Industrial discharges, gas station leaks, chemical plant emissions
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Probable human carcinogen associated with increased cancer risk; causes liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Industrial chemical production, fuel additive leaks, contaminated groundwater
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Long-term exposure increases risk of skin, bladder, and lung cancers, as well as cardiovascular and neurological effects.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, agricultural pesticides, industrial waste
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Known human carcinogen strongly associated with leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Common source: Industrial discharges, gas station leaks, chemical plant emissions
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Known human carcinogen strongly associated with leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Common source: Industrial discharges, gas station leaks, chemical plant emissions
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Kidney damage with long-term exposure; classified as a probable human carcinogen.
Common source: Corrosion of galvanized pipes, natural deposits, industrial waste, fertilizers
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Hexavalent chromium (Cr-VI) is a known human carcinogen linked to lung and stomach cancers.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, industrial pollution, electroplating discharge
EPA limit: 0.1 mg/L total chromium
Known human carcinogen strongly associated with leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Common source: Industrial discharges, gas station leaks, chemical plant emissions
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
At low levels prevents tooth decay; excessive levels cause dental and skeletal fluorosis.
Common source: Natural deposits, water fluoridation programs, some fertilizers
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L)
Damages kidneys and the central nervous system; causes developmental harm to fetuses and infants.
Common source: Natural deposits, industrial discharges, landfill runoff
EPA limit: 0.002 mg/L (2 ppb)
Causes methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) in infants, reducing the blood's ability to carry oxygen.
Common source: Fertilizer runoff, septic systems, animal feedlots, natural deposits
EPA limit: 10 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Known human carcinogen linked to liver angiosarcoma; classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by IARC.
Common source: Leaching from PVC pipes; breakdown of industrial solvents in groundwater
EPA limit: 0.002 mg/L (2 ppb)
Known human carcinogen strongly associated with leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Common source: Industrial discharges, gas station leaks, chemical plant emissions
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Known human carcinogen strongly associated with leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Common source: Industrial discharges, gas station leaks, chemical plant emissions
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Water Systems Serving GERMANTOWN
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANTOWN WATER DEPT | TN0000262 | Groundwater | 37,738 | 552 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.