Lead in Tennessee Well Water

In Tennessee, lead levels average 4.507 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 14.913 ppb. The EPA limit is 15 ppb. Currently 13.8% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 57,960 wells.

Testing for lead in Tennessee typically costs around $81. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for lead cost approximately $3,299.

The risk level for lead in Tennessee is rated as moderate. The state average of 4.507 ppb is 27.3% below the national average of 6.196 ppb.