PFAS in Kihnu vald's tap water: no test result published yet
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PFAS in drinking water
PFAS-4 is not published for this supply area
More about this result
No PFAS result is published for Kihnu vald in the data retrieved on 19 September 2026 (Terviseamet, veeterviseohutuse infosüsteem (VTI) avaandmed, veevargi_veeproovid_2025.xml). PFAS testing of drinking water has been mandatory across the EU since January 2026. The latest published check dates from 2 October 2025.
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
- 2 October 2025
- Water supplier
- Kihnu Vallavalitsus
No PFAS result is published for Kihnu vald in the data retrieved on 19 September 2026 (Terviseamet, veeterviseohutuse infosüsteem (VTI) avaandmed, veevargi_veeproovid_2025.xml). PFAS testing of drinking water has been mandatory across the EU since January 2026. The latest published check dates from 2 October 2025.
Details and sources
What the latest check found
The authorities have not published an overall verdict for this water.
See all 13 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 | 204 n/mL | no limit | for reference |
| pH | 8.2 pH | 6.5–9.5 pH | within the limit |
| Electrical conductivity | 1,491 µS/cm | ≤ 2,500 µS/cm | within the limit |
| Chloride | 180 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sulphate | 36 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sodium | 170 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within the limit |
| Iron | 20 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within the limit |
| Turbidity | 0.5 NTU | no limit | for reference |
| Manganese | 10 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/L | within the limit |
| Ammonium | 0.29 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within the limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Kihnu vald safe to drink?
All the values shown here (2 October 2025) 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 Kihnu vald's drinking water?
No PFAS results have been published for Kihnu 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 Kihnu vald?
No hardness value is available for Kihnu vald in this source.
Where does this data come from?
All values come from official publications: Terviseamet, veeterviseohutuse infosüsteem (VTI) avaandmed, veevargi_veeproovid_2025.xml. Retrieved on 19 September 2026.
Nearby cities
The closest to Kihnu vald on this site.
Data source
- Terviseamet, veeterviseohutuse infosüsteem (VTI) avaandmed, veevargi_veeproovid_2025.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
- Kihnu Sadamakao veevärk, Kihnu Koolikao veevärk
2 veevärki, mille proovid on VTI registris. Lehe väärtused pärinevad veevärgist „Kihnu Sadamakao veevärk“, tarbijate arvult suurimast (85).
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.