PFAS in Assieu's tap water: 9 ng/L, 18x our 0.5 ng/L benchmark
Last PFAS check: · Source: Hub'eau
PFAS in drinking water
18× above our health benchmark
0.5 ng/L is our benchmark, not an official limit. Same EFSA method as Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands, but stricter. It's a yearly average, compared here with the latest check.
Sample taken in Cheyssieu, on the same distribution network as Assieu (AUBERIVES - CHEYSSIEU -VILLE/S/ANJOU - CLONAS - ASSIEU ). The health authority samples one tap per network; a network carries the same treated water everywhere.
More about this result
The US also limits PFOA and PFOS to 4 ng/L each, per substance.
Substances below the detection limit count as 0, so the real total may be higher.
One of these four, PFOA, is classified as causing cancer in humans by the WHO's cancer research agency (IARC).
More PFAS than in 95% of the cities we track
checked on 30 April 2026
20 PFAS (see each substance)
| PFAS substance | Value |
|---|---|
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | 0.014 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | 0.007 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | 0.005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | 0.004 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | 0.003 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | 0.002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | 0.001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,002 µg/L |
Above our health benchmark. Here are some filter options.
- EU legal limit
- 36 ng/L sum of 20 PFAS, below the 100 ng/L limit
- Last PFAS test
- 30 April 2026
- Water supplier
- CC EBER
In Assieu, the 4 most closely watched PFAS (PFAS-4) add up to 9 ng/L (0.009 µg/L) at the latest PFAS check on 30 April 2026. That's 18 times our 0.5 ng/L health benchmark, and above Sweden's legal limit of 4 ng/L. Sum of 20 PFAS: 36 ng/L (0.036 µg/L), below the EU legal limit (100 ng/L). Sampled in Cheyssieu, on the same network. Source: Hub'eau, Qualité de l'eau potable (Ministère de la Santé / OFB / BRGM).
Details and sources
PFAS over time in Assieu
A single PFAS check has been published for Assieu so far (30 April 2026). A history will build up with the next checks; this page is refreshed weekly.
What the latest check found
At the latest check, the water was within every limit tested.
See all 11 test results
| What was tested | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 22.7 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within the limit |
| Nitrite | <0,01 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Escherichia coli | <1 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within the limit |
| Enterococci | <1 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within the limit |
| Coliform bacteria | <1 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within the limit |
| pH | 7.6 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within the limit |
| Water hardness | 27.82 °f | no limit | for reference |
| Electrical conductivity | 571 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within the limit |
| Chloride | 18.7 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sulphate | 44 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Turbidity | 0.15 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within the limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Assieu safe to drink?
Yes. At the check on 18 June 2026, the tap water in Assieu was within every limit tested. “Eau d'alimentation conforme aux exigences de qualité en vigueur pour l'ensemble des paramètres mesurés.”
How high are PFAS levels in Assieu's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 36 ng/L. The EU limit is 100 ng/L, so this water is at 36 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Assieu also meet the strictest limits in Europe?
No. The four most harmful PFAS add up to 9 ng/L. That is 2.3 times Sweden's legal limit of 4 ng/L, in force since 2026. Germany will set a similar one in 2028. The water still passes the current EU legal limit (100 ng/L for the total of 20 PFAS).
How hard is the water in Assieu?
The water hardness in Assieu is 27.8 °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 12 September 2026.
Same water network
Same distribution network as Assieu, so in principle the same water.
Nearby communes
The closest to Assieu on this site.
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=38017
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 12 September 2026
- Supply networks
- AUBERIVES - CHEYSSIEU -VILLE/S/ANJOU - CLONAS - ASSIEU
Water report for Assieu
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