CheckPFAS

ZIP Code 37127

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS above EPA limits detected

1 compound exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.

9
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
150%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 150% of limit
Detected: 6.00 ppt

MURFREESBORO WATER DEPARTMENT

TN0000491 High Risk
Water Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
1
State
Tennessee
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
6.00ppt
150% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
13.90pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
13.10pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
10.20pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
8.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

CONSOLIDATED U D OF RUTHERFORD

TN0000791 Low Level
Water Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
0
State
Tennessee
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
5.80pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
5.40pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
5.20pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
5.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
Note: ZIP code 37127 is served by 2 separate water utilities. Results above show data for each system independently.

Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.

UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.

Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.

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