PFAS in Haljala vald's tap water: no test result published yet

Last check: · Source: Terviseamet

PFAS in drinking water

PFAS-4 is not published for this supply area

More about this result

No PFAS result is published for Haljala vald in the data retrieved on 19 September 2026 (Terviseamet, veeterviseohutuse infosüsteem (VTI) avaandmed, veevargi_veeproovid_2026.xml). PFAS testing of drinking water has been mandatory across the EU since January 2026. The latest published check dates from 5 August 2026.

The four EFSA compounds (PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS) are not reported separately, so the 4 ng/L health benchmark and this site's 0.5 ng/L benchmark cannot be checked.

17 of 78 municipalities have itemised PFAS results, all at the laboratory's reporting limit.

Latest water check
5 August 2026
Water supplier
AS Haljala Soojus

No PFAS result is published for Haljala vald in the data retrieved on 19 September 2026 (Terviseamet, veeterviseohutuse infosüsteem (VTI) avaandmed, veevargi_veeproovid_2026.xml). PFAS testing of drinking water has been mandatory across the EU since January 2026. The latest published check dates from 5 August 2026.

Details and sources
Water supplier: AS Haljala Soojus Latest water check: 5 August 2026 Data updated on

What the latest check found

The authorities have not published an overall verdict for this water.

Microbiology: within the limit Chemistry: no verdict
See all 7 test results
What was tested Value Limit Status
Escherichia coli 0 n/(100mL) ≤ 0 n/(100mL) within the limit
Enterococci 0 n/(100mL) ≤ 0 n/(100mL) within the limit
Coliform bacteria 0 n/(100mL) ≤ 0 n/(100mL) within the limit
Colony count at 22 °C 2 n/mL no limit for reference
pH 7.4 pH 6.5–9.5 pH within the limit
Electrical conductivity 590 µS/cm ≤ 2,500 µS/cm within the limit
Turbidity <0.5 NTU no limit for reference

Frequently asked questions

Is tap water in Haljala vald safe to drink?

All the values shown here (5 August 2026) are within the legal limits, but the authorities have not published an overall verdict for this water. “vastab nõuetele” The four EFSA compounds (PFAS-4) are not itemised, so this water cannot be compared with the 0.5 ng/L health benchmark used by pfasnearme.

How high are PFAS levels in Haljala vald's drinking water?

No PFAS results have been published for Haljala vald yet. Testing has been required across the EU since January 2026. We will show the values here as soon as they come out.

Which PFAS limits apply in Estonia?

Estonia transposes the EU Drinking Water Directive in regulation no. 61 of the Minister of Social Affairs (sotsiaalministri määrus nr 61): "PFASide summa" (sum of 20 PFAS) at most 0.10 µg/l, that is 100 ng/L. There is no national PFAS-4 limit; the health reference is EFSA's 4 ng/L. This site's 0.5 ng/L benchmark is stricter than both.

How hard is the water in Haljala vald?

No hardness value is available for Haljala vald in this source.

Where does this data come from?

All values come from official publications: Terviseamet, veeterviseohutuse infosüsteem (VTI) avaandmed, veevargi_veeproovid_2026.xml. Retrieved on 19 September 2026.

Nearby cities

The closest to Haljala vald on this site.

Data source

Terviseamet, veeterviseohutuse infosüsteem (VTI) avaandmed, veevargi_veeproovid_2026.xml
https://vtiav.sm.ee/index.php/?active_tab_id=A
License
Avaliku teabe seadus § 31 (avaandmed, litsentsi ei ole avaldatud)
Retrieved
19 September 2026
Supply networks
Haljala aleviku veevärk, Essu küla veevärk, Aaspere keskuse veevärk, Võsu aleviku veevärk, Võsupere küla veevärk, Käsmu küla veevärk, Vergi küla veevärk, Aaspere mõisa (kooli) veevärk, Vihula küla veevärk, Käsmu Neeme tee piirkonna veevärk, Võsu Männi tänava piirkonna veevärk, Karepa Noortelaagri veevärk, Vihula mõisa veevärk

13 veevärki, mille proovid on VTI registris. Lehe väärtused pärinevad veevärgist „Haljala aleviku veevärk“, tarbijate arvult suurimast (980).

This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.