Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in JACKSON, Tennessee
Tap water in JACKSON, Tennessee receives a grade of C (76/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by JACKSON WATER SYSTEM. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Arsenic significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in JACKSON's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving JACKSON.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 8.15 ppt, 8150x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Arsenic significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.4 ppb, 100x above the EWG health guideline of 0.004 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 4.07 ppb, 68x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for JACKSON WATER SYSTEM (system ID TN0000299) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Recommended filters for JACKSON
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in JACKSON's water supply.
Filter certified for PFOA/PFOS (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58)
$180-$750Reverse osmosis and some carbon block filters reduce PFAS. Look for certification to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for PFOA/PFOS.
Reverse osmosis certified for arsenic (NSF/ANSI 58)
$429-$599Reverse osmosis certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for arsenic is the most reliable home option.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC reduction.
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All contaminants detected in JACKSON's tap water
Every contaminant identified, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal. Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
5.2 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
8.15 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 8150× over |
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
0.4 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 100× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
4.07 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 68× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
7.7 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 51× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
1.75 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 18× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
1.94 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 14× over |
| Nitrate and nitrite Inorganic |
1.9 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 14× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.21 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 11× over |
| Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) Volatile organic compound |
0.303 ppb | 0.06 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 5.0× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
0.353 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.5× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
0.0333 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.025 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
33.0 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
8.71 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
0.0119 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
0.0119 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.585 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.113 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
1.8 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.066 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.75 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines, California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
Treatment plant contact info
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