Drinking water quality in Alençon
PFAS in drinking water
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 0.0038 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 4 % of the limit. (2 February 2026)
The four most harmful PFAS add up to 0 µg/L, below the health limit of 0.004 µg/L used in Sweden since 2026.
Substances too small to measure count as 0, so the real total may be higher.
20 PFAS (see each substance)
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | 0.0017 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | 0.0011 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | 0.001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
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Official assessment
The latest official test passed all quality requirements.
„Eau d'alimentation conforme aux exigences de qualité en vigueur pour l'ensemble des paramètres mesurés.“
Show all 21 official measurements
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 11 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
| Nitrite | <0,010 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Lead | <1 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Copper | 0.09 mg/L | ≤ 2 mg/L | within limit |
| Nickel | 2 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within limit |
| Arsenic | <0,25 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Cadmium | <0,025 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within limit |
| Chromium | <1,0 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/L | within limit |
| Uranium | 0.78 µg/L | ≤ 30 µg/L | within limit |
| Fluoride | 0.417 mg/L | ≤ 1.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Escherichia coli | <1 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within limit |
| Enterococci | <1 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within limit |
| Coliform bacteria | <1 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within limit |
| pH | 7.8 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within limit |
| Water hardness | 22.5 °f | no limit | informational |
| Electrical conductivity | 652 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within limit |
| Chloride | 52 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sulphate | 37 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sodium | 57 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within limit |
| Iron | 13.3 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within limit |
| Turbidity | <0,20 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Alençon safe to drink?
Yes. The latest official test (29 June 2026) checked the tap water in Alençon and it passed every requirement.
How high are PFAS levels in Alençon's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 0.0038 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 4 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Alençon also meet the strictest limits in Europe?
Yes. Even against Europe's strictest limit, the health limit of 0.004 µg/L used in Sweden since 2026, the measured value of 0 µg/L stays below.
How hard is the water in Alençon?
The water hardness in Alençon is 22.5 °f (medium). This mainly matters for household appliances and detergent dosing, not for health.
Where does this data come from?
All values come from official publications: Hub'eau, Qualité de l'eau potable (Ministère de la Santé / OFB / BRGM). Retrieved on 28 August 2026.
Data source
- Hub'eau, Qualité de l'eau potable (Ministère de la Santé / OFB / BRGM)
- https://hubeau.eaufrance.fr/api/v1/qualite_eau_potable/resultats_dis?code_commune=61001
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 28 August 2026
- Supply networks
- ALENCON VILLE, ALENCON ECOUVES, ALENCON PERSEIGNE
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.