Because Arsenic is associated with health effects at sustained elevated exposures, residents in Jackson, Tennessee may find it useful that local water systems have returned detectable concentrations — facts that bear on long-term household water decisions.

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-05-14

Arsenic in Jackson Tap Water

Arsenic has been detected in Jackson, Tennessee drinking water at a maximum level of 400 ppb — 40x the EPA MCL.

This analysis covers 100,089 residents across 6 ZIP codes in Jackson.

Jackson's overall water quality grade is B (74/100).

Is Arsenic in Jackson Water Safe?

If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.

Arsenic Levels by ZIP Code

Average arsenic level across Jackson: 400 ppb

Health Effects of Arsenic

• Increased risk of skin, bladder, lung, and kidney cancer
• Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
• Skin changes (darkening, thickening, lesions)
• Developmental effects in children exposed in utero

Health risk severity: High. Governed by the Arsenic Rule (2006).

How Arsenic Gets Into Drinking Water

• Natural deposits in rock and soil (especially in western U.S.)
• Runoff from orchards and glass/electronics production
• Historical use of arsenic-based pesticides
• Well water in areas with arsenic-rich geology

What to Do About Arsenic in Jackson Water

1. Install a reverse osmosis (RO) system certified under NSF 58
2. Adsorptive media filters (iron-based) can also reduce arsenic
3. Have well water tested if on a private supply
4. Boiling water does NOT remove arsenic — it concentrates it

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for arsenic removal.

Related

• Arsenic — National Overview
• Arsenic in Tennessee
• Tennessee Water Quality
• Jackson Water Quality
• Check Your ZIP Code