PFAS Detections in Tennessee ZIP Codes — 2026

Out of 240 ZIP codes with data in Tennessee, these are the highest-ranked areas for pfas status. See also: National ZIP Codes with PFAS Detections in Water | All Tennessee Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	240
Highest value	0.0 ppt
Median value	0.0 ppt
State	Tennessee

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Safety Score
1	37308	Birchwood	TN	—
2	37336	Georgetown	TN	—
3	37343	Hixson	TN	66/100
4	37363	Ooltewah	TN	62/100
5	37323	Cleveland	TN	—
6	37019	Belfast	TN	—
7	37034	Chapel Hill	TN	—
8	37047	Cornersville	TN	—
9	37091	Lewisburg	TN	—
10	37144	Petersburg	TN	—
11	38451	Culleoka	TN	83/100
12	37310	Charleston	TN	—
13	37311	Cleveland	TN	—
14	37312	Cleveland	TN	—
15	37353	Mc Donald	TN	—
16	37411	Chattanooga	TN	83/100
17	37412	Chattanooga	TN	83/100
18	37421	Chattanooga	TN	80/100
19	37014	Arrington	TN	50/100
20	37046	College Grove	TN	43/100
21	37135	Nolensville	TN	48/100
22	38012	Brownsville	TN	—
23	38382	Trenton	TN	—
24	38326	Counce	TN	—
25	38357	Michie	TN	—
26	38320	Camden	TN	—
27	38333	Eva	TN	—
28	37167	Smyrna	TN	—
29	37722	Cosby	TN	—
30	37862	Sevierville	TN	82/100
31	37865	Seymour	TN	62/100
32	37876	Sevierville	TN	71/100
33	38341	Holladay	TN	—
34	38363	Parsons	TN	—
35	38380	Sugar Tree	TN	—
36	37032	Cedar Hill	TN	—
37	37073	Greenbrier	TN	—
38	37146	Pleasant View	TN	—
39	37172	Springfield	TN	—
40	37188	White House	TN	—
41	38301	Jackson	TN	50/100
42	38305	Jackson	TN	49/100
43	38313	Beech Bluff	TN	—
44	38343	Humboldt	TN	—
45	38355	Medina	TN	—
46	38362	Oakfield	TN	50/100
47	37012	Alexandria	TN	33/100
48	37085	Lascassas	TN	48/100
49	37087	Lebanon	TN	37/100
50	37090	Lebanon	TN	42/100
51	37118	Milton	TN	48/100
52	37184	Watertown	TN	37/100
53	37725	Dandridge	TN	45/100
54	38425	Clifton	TN	—
55	37086	La Vergne	TN	—
56	38372	Savannah	TN	—
57	37748	Harriman	TN	50/100
58	37763	Kingston	TN	64/100
59	37854	Rockwood	TN	61/100
60	37127	Murfreesboro	TN	—
61	37128	Murfreesboro	TN	—
62	37129	Murfreesboro	TN	—
63	37130	Murfreesboro	TN	—
64	37711	Bulls Gap	TN	—
65	37857	Rogersville	TN	—
66	38549	Byrdstown	TN	—
67	38577	Pall Mall	TN	—
68	38449	Ardmore	TN	—
69	37330	Estill Springs	TN	—
70	37342	Hillsboro	TN	—
71	37355	Manchester	TN	—
72	37357	Morrison	TN	—
73	37366	Pelham	TN	—
74	37303	Athens	TN	64/100
75	37322	Decatur	TN	—
76	37370	Riceville	TN	66/100
77	37302	Apison	TN	80/100
78	37341	Harrison	TN	79/100
79	37416	Chattanooga	TN	80/100
80	37377	Signal Mountain	TN	75/100
81	38559	Doyle	TN	—
82	38579	Quebeck	TN	—
83	38583	Sparta	TN	—
84	38587	Walling	TN	—
85	37379	Soddy Daisy	TN	79/100
86	37415	Chattanooga	TN	83/100
87	37616	Afton	TN	—
88	37641	Chuckey	TN	—
89	37659	Jonesborough	TN	—
90	37681	Limestone	TN	—
91	37743	Greeneville	TN	—
92	37745	Greeneville	TN	—
93	37150	Red Boiling Springs	TN	—
94	38551	Celina	TN	—
95	38575	Moss	TN	—
96	38588	Whitleyville	TN	—
97	37160	Shelbyville	TN	—
98	37352	Lynchburg	TN	—
99	37360	Normandy	TN	—
100	37388	Tullahoma	TN	—

Methodology

PFAS detection data comes from EPA UCMR5 monitoring, state-level testing programs, and Consumer Confidence Reports. ZIP codes are ranked by maximum PFAS concentration detected. The EPA has set MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS individually. PFAS are persistent chemicals that do not break down in the environment.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-08-31.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are PFAS?

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemicals used in non-stick coatings, firefighting foam, and food packaging since the 1940s. They are called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down naturally. PFAS are linked to cancer, liver damage, thyroid disease, and immune system suppression.

How can I remove PFAS from my water?

Reverse osmosis (RO) and granular activated carbon (GAC) filters are effective at removing most PFAS from drinking water. NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filters are recommended. Boiling water does NOT remove PFAS.