Mercury in Tennessee Well Water

In Tennessee, mercury levels average 1.252 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 5.222 ppb. The EPA limit is 2 ppb. Currently 4.5% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 18,900 wells.

Testing for mercury in Tennessee typically costs around $42. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for mercury cost approximately $1,252.

The risk level for mercury in Tennessee is rated as low. The state average of 1.252 ppb is 35.7% above the national average of 0.923 ppb.