Tennessee PFAS Sites
Live data
Updated continuously
The current reading for this indicator updates live on the
Tennessee Gateway dashboard.
The data feed below is fetched from Tennessee PFAS Action Response Team (PFAS Response Team) · State EPA via the
public /api/pfas endpoint.
Loading current data…
What this means
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a family of ~12,000 man-made chemicals nicknamed "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in the environment or the human body. Tennessee was the first state to set enforceable drinking-water limits (2020). PFAS Response Team tracks 200+ confirmed contamination sites — many from military bases, industrial sites, and firefighting foam.
What you can do
- If you're on a private well within a few miles of a known PFAS site, request a free State EPA well test.
- Boiling water does NOT remove PFAS — use a certified reverse osmosis or activated-carbon filter rated for PFAS.
- Most municipal water in MI now meets the federal MCL — check your annual Consumer Confidence Report.
- Health effects with long exposure: thyroid, liver, immune-system, and some cancers — talk to your doctor if you're concerned.
Official sources & resources
More environment indicators