PFAS in Lääne-Nigula 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 Lääne-Nigula 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 17 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
17 August 2026
Water supplier
AS Haapsalu Veevärk

No PFAS result is published for Lääne-Nigula 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 17 August 2026.

Details and sources
Water supplier: AS Haapsalu Veevärk Latest water check: 17 August 2026 Data updated on

What the latest check found

At the latest check, the water was within every limit tested.

Microbiology: within the limit Chemistry: within the limit

Values to watch

These results are close to their legal limit, or over it.

What was tested Value Limit Status
Fluoride 1.5 mg/L ≤ 1.5 mg/L within the limit
See all 10 test results
What was tested Value Limit Status
Fluoride 1.5 mg/L ≤ 1.5 mg/L within the limit
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 22 n/mL no limit for reference
pH 7.9 pH 6.5–9.5 pH within the limit
Electrical conductivity 412 µS/cm ≤ 2,500 µS/cm within the limit
Iron 55 µg/L ≤ 200 µg/L within the limit
Turbidity 0.3 NTU no limit for reference
Manganese 10 µg/L ≤ 50 µg/L within the limit

Frequently asked questions

Is tap water in Lääne-Nigula vald safe to drink?

Yes. At the check on 17 August 2026, the tap water in Lääne-Nigula vald was within every limit tested. “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 Lääne-Nigula vald's drinking water?

No PFAS results have been published for Lääne-Nigula 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 Lääne-Nigula vald?

No hardness value is available for Lääne-Nigula 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 Lääne-Nigula 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
Taebla-Pälli-Nigula, Palivere alevik, Risti alevik, Linnamäe küla, Pürksi küla, Kullamaa küla, Koluvere küla, Martna küla, Lääne maakond, Liivi küla, Sutlepa küla, Rõude küla, Üdruma küla, Piirsalu küla, Nõva küla, Rannaküla küla, Dirhami sadam ja küla, Variku küla, Roosta Puhkeküla, Tuksi Tervise- ja Spordikeskus

19 veevärki, mille proovid on VTI registris. Lehe väärtused pärinevad veevärgist „Taebla-Pälli-Nigula“, tarbijate arvult suurimast (955).

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