PFAS in the tap water of Bages (Pyrénées-Orientales): 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.
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 31 July 2025
20 PFAS (see each substance)
| PFAS substance | Value |
|---|---|
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | 0.009 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | 0.006 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | 0.006 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | 0.003 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | 0.002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,010 µg/L |
Above our health benchmark. Here are some filter options.
- EU legal limit
- 26 ng/L sum of 20 PFAS, below the 100 ng/L limit
- Last PFAS test
- 31 July 2025
- Water supplier
- CC DES ALBÈRES, DE LA CÔTE VERMEILLE ET DE L'ILLIBÉRIS
In Bages, the 4 most closely watched PFAS (PFAS-4) add up to 9 ng/L (0.009 µg/L) at the latest PFAS check on 31 July 2025. 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: 26 ng/L (0.026 µg/L), below the EU legal limit (100 ng/L). Source: Hub'eau, Qualité de l'eau potable (Ministère de la Santé / OFB / BRGM).
Details and sources
PFAS over time in Bages
A single PFAS check has been published for Bages so far (31 July 2025). 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 20 test results
| What was tested | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | <0,20 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within the limit |
| Nitrite | <0,020 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Lead | 0.94 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within the limit |
| Copper | 0.012 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within the limit |
| Nickel | <0,50 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within the limit |
| Arsenic | <0,50 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within the limit |
| Cadmium | <0,50 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within the limit |
| Chromium | <0,50 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/L | within the limit |
| Fluoride | 0.16 mg/L | ≤ 1.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Escherichia coli | 0 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within the limit |
| Enterococci | 0 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within the limit |
| Coliform bacteria | 0 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within the limit |
| pH | 7.2 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within the limit |
| Water hardness | 25.6 °f | no limit | for reference |
| Electrical conductivity | 653 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within the limit |
| Chloride | 46.8 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sulphate | 131 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sodium | 36 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within the limit |
| Iron | <5,00 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within the limit |
| Turbidity | 0.15 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within the limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Bages safe to drink?
Yes. At the check on 22 July 2026, the tap water in Bages 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 Bages's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 26 ng/L. The EU limit is 100 ng/L, so this water is at 26 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Bages 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 Bages?
The water hardness in Bages is 25.6 °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 21 September 2026.
Nearby communes
The closest to Bages 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=66011
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 21 September 2026
- Supply networks
- BAGES
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