PFAS in Tartu linn's tap water: no test result published yet
Last check: · Source: Terviseamet
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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 Tartu linn 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 9 July 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
- 9 July 2026
- Water supplier
- AS Tartu Veevärk
No PFAS result is published for Tartu linn 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 9 July 2026.
Details and sources
What the latest check found
At the latest check, the water was within every limit tested.
Values to watch
These results are close to their legal limit, or over it.
| What was tested | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1.12 mg/L | ≤ 1.5 mg/L | within the limit |
See all 24 test results
| What was tested | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 0.3 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within the limit |
| Nitrite | 0.006 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Lead | 0.1 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within the limit |
| Copper | 0.0022 mg/L | ≤ 2 mg/L | within the limit |
| Nickel | 0.2 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within the limit |
| Arsenic | 3.7 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within the limit |
| Cadmium | 0.02 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within the limit |
| Chromium | 0.1 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/L | within the limit |
| Fluoride | 1.12 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 | 0 n/mL | no limit | for reference |
| pH | 8 pH | 6.5–9.5 pH | within the limit |
| Electrical conductivity | 605 µS/cm | ≤ 2,500 µS/cm | within the limit |
| Chloride | 89.9 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sulphate | 11 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sodium | 75 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within the limit |
| Iron | 30 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 |
| Aluminium | 1 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within the limit |
| Ammonium | 0.03 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Oxidisability (permanganate index) | 0.56 mg O2/L | ≤ 5 mg O2/L | within the limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Tartu linn safe to drink?
Yes. At the check on 9 July 2026, the tap water in Tartu linn 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 Tartu linn's drinking water?
No PFAS results have been published for Tartu linn 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 Tartu linn?
No hardness value is available for Tartu linn 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 Tartu linn 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
- Tartu linna ühisveevärk, Vorbuse küla ühisveevärk, Rõhu küla ühisveevärk, Vorbuse farmi ühisveevärk, Rahinge, Ilmatsalu tee 78 veevärk, A.Le Coq AS ühisveevärk - Tartu
6 veevärki, mille proovid on VTI registris. Lehe väärtused pärinevad veevärgist „Tartu linna ühisveevärk“, tarbijate arvult suurimast (98500).
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.