PFAS Contamination in Tennessee

Tennessee confronts PFAS contamination from military installations and industrial sources affecting major river watersheds throughout the state. Arnold Air Force Base has documented extensive contamination from firefighting foam use, affecting the Duck River system and surrounding Coffee County communities. The base's role as a major aerospace testing facility has created decades of contamination requiring comprehensive remediation.

Memphis International Airport and industrial facilities along the Mississippi River have contributed additional contamination affecting regional water supplies and the river system. Tennessee's central location in the Tennessee and Cumberland River watersheds creates responsibilities for protecting water quality for downstream communities in multiple states. The state's chemical and manufacturing industries have created additional sources requiring investigation and cleanup.