Uranium in Tennessee Well Water

In Tennessee, uranium levels average 17.528 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 39.282 ppb. The EPA limit is 30 ppb. Currently 9.9% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 41,580 wells.

Testing for uranium in Tennessee typically costs around $102. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for uranium cost approximately $3,021.

The risk level for uranium in Tennessee is rated as moderate. The state average of 17.528 ppb is 24.0% above the national average of 14.136 ppb.