PFAS in Vaasa's tap water: 2.6 ng/L for the sum of 20 PFAS, below the 100 ng/L legal limit
Last PFAS check: · Source: Ruokavirasto / Syke
PFAS in drinking water
3 % of the EU legal limit for 20 PFAS
PFAS-4 not published here yet
More about this result
PFAS-4 is not published for this supply area
Sum of 20 PFAS: 2.6 ng/L (0.0026 µg/L), 3 % of the 100 ng/L legal limit, sampled 1 September 2026.
Values from Vaasan Vesi, Vedenjakelualue, the supply area serving Vaasa.
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.
PFAS-20 monitoring is mandatory since 12 January 2026; 158 of 287 municipalities have a published result so far.
Within the legal limit. This source does not report the four main PFAS separately.
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- Last PFAS test
- 1 September 2026
- Water supplier
- Vaasan kaupunki
In Vaasa, the latest published PFAS-20 result is 2.6 ng/L (0.0026 µg/L), below the EU legal limit of 100 ng/L, sampled 1 September 2026. 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. Source: Ruokavirasto (VATI) / Suomen ympäristökeskus Syke, Juomavesidirektiivi-rajapinta, CC BY 4.0, data retrieved 28 September 2026.
Details and sources
What the latest check found
The authorities have not published an overall verdict for this water.
See all 26 test results
| What was tested | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 0.31 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within the limit |
| Nitrite | <0.007 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Lead | <0.1 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within the limit |
| Copper | 0.034 mg/L | ≤ 2 mg/L | within the limit |
| Nickel | 1.9 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within the limit |
| Arsenic | <0.1 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within the limit |
| Cadmium | <0.08 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within the limit |
| Chromium | <1 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/L | within the limit |
| Uranium | <0.05 µg/L | ≤ 30 µg/L | within the limit |
| Fluoride | 0.16 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 |
| Clostridium perfringens | 0 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 n/(100mL) | within the limit |
| pH | 7.8 | 6.5–9.5 pH | within the limit |
| Water hardness | 0.77 mmol/L | no limit | for reference |
| Electrical conductivity | 250 µS/cm | ≤ 2,500 µS/cm | within the limit |
| Chloride | 8.6 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sulphate | 74 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sodium | 22 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within the limit |
| Iron | 120 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within the limit |
| Manganese | 1.2 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/L | within the limit |
| Aluminium | 16 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within the limit |
| Ammonium | <0.007 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Oxidisability (permanganate index) | 0.77 mg O2/L | ≤ 5 mg O2/L | within the limit |
| Calcium | 25 mg/L | no limit | for reference |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Vaasa safe to drink?
All the values shown here (1 September 2026) are within the legal limits, but the authorities have not published an overall verdict for this water. 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 Vaasa's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 2.6 ng/L. The EU limit is 100 ng/L, so this water is at 3 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Which PFAS limits apply in Finland?
Finland applies decree STM 1352/2015 of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health as amended by 2/2023: "PFAS-aineiden summa" (sum of 20 PFAS) at most 0.10 µg/l, that is 100 ng/L, applied from 12 January 2026. There is no national PFAS-4 limit; Sweden applies 4 ng/L. This site's 0.5 ng/L benchmark is stricter than both.
How hard is the water in Vaasa?
The water hardness in Vaasa is 0.8 mmol/L (soft). This mainly matters for household appliances and detergent dosing, not for health.
Where does this data come from?
All values come from official publications: Ruokavirasto (VATI) / Suomen ympäristökeskus Syke, Juomavesidirektiivi-rajapinta. Retrieved on 28 September 2026.
Nearby cities
The closest to Vaasa on this site.
Data source
- Ruokavirasto (VATI) / Suomen ympäristökeskus Syke, Juomavesidirektiivi-rajapinta
- https://rajapinnat.ymparisto.fi/api/juomavesidirektiivi-vati/swagger/v1/swagger.json
- License
- CC BY 4.0
- Retrieved
- 28 September 2026
- Supply networks
- Vaasan Vesi, Vedenjakelualue
Lähde: Ruokavirasto (VATI) / Suomen ympäristökeskus Syke, Juomavesidirektiivi-rajapinta, CC BY 4.0, haettu 2026-09-28. Vedenjakelualue: Vaasan Vesi, Vedenjakelualue (Vaasan kaupunki). PFAS-yhdisteiden summan (20 yhdistettä) raja-arvo on 0,10 µg/l (STM 1352/2015, muutos 2/2023, sovellettu 12.1.2026 alkaen). Neljän EFSA-yhdisteen summaa (PFAS-4) ei julkaista. Rajapinta julkaisee kunkin muuttujan uusimman tuloksen; taulukon arvo on korkein kunnan alueilta viimeisten 24 kuukauden aikana julkaistu tulos (vanhempi tulos vain, jos uudempaa ei ole), alue on merkitty riville.
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