PFAS in Barre's tap water: no test result published yet

Last check: · Source: Hub'eau

Fails the current legal limits

PFAS in drinking water

No PFAS results have been published for Barre yet. Testing has been required across the EU since January 2026. We will show the values here as soon as they come out.

"Not published" does not mean "not present". Without test results, no one can say how much PFAS is in this water.

Fails a current legal limit. The details are below.

Latest water check
27 July 2026
Water supplier
MAIRIE DE BARRE

No PFAS result is published for Barre in the data retrieved on 21 September 2026 (Hub'eau, Qualité de l'eau potable (Ministère de la Santé / OFB / BRGM)). PFAS testing of drinking water has been mandatory across the EU since January 2026. The latest published check dates from 27 July 2026.

Details and sources
Water supplier: MAIRIE DE BARRE Latest water check: 27 July 2026 Data updated on

What the latest check found

At the latest check, the water was over at least one limit.

Microbiology: within the limit Chemistry: over the limit

Values to watch

These results are close to their legal limit, or over it.

What was tested Value Limit Status
Nitrate 25.2 mg/L ≤ 50 mg/L within the limit
Arsenic 14 µg/L ≤ 10 µg/L over the limit
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What was tested Value Limit Status
Nitrate 25.2 mg/L ≤ 50 mg/L within the limit
Nitrite <0,01 mg/L ≤ 0.5 mg/L within the limit
Lead <2 µg/L ≤ 10 µg/L within the limit
Copper 0.016 mg(Cu)/L ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L within the limit
Nickel <5 µg/L ≤ 20 µg/L within the limit
Arsenic 14 µg/L ≤ 10 µg/L over the limit
Cadmium <1 µg/L ≤ 5 µg/L within the limit
Chromium <5 µg/L ≤ 50 µg/L within the limit
Fluoride <0,05 mg/L ≤ 1.5 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 7.89 unité pH 6.5–9 unité pH within the limit
Water hardness 11.84 °f no limit for reference
Electrical conductivity 273 µS/cm 200–1,100 µS/cm within the limit
Chloride 4.7 mg/L ≤ 250 mg/L within the limit
Sulphate 10.7 mg/L ≤ 250 mg/L within the limit
Sodium 4.9 mg/L ≤ 200 mg/L within the limit
Iron <10 µg/L ≤ 200 µg/L within the limit
Turbidity 0.89 NFU ≤ 2 NFU within the limit

Frequently asked questions

Is tap water in Barre safe to drink?

At the latest check, the water was over at least one limit. “Eau d'alimentation non conforme aux exigences de qualité en vigueur. C ette non-conformité concernant l'arsenic a nécessité la restriction de la consommation de l'eau. Il a été demandé à l'exploitant d'avertir l a population concernée et de prendre les mesures correctives nécessair es pour rétablir la qualité de l'eau. Un contrôle renforcé a été mis en place pour suivre l'évolution de ce paramètre.”

How high are PFAS levels in Barre's drinking water?

No PFAS results have been published for Barre yet. Testing has been required across the EU since January 2026. We will show the values here as soon as they come out.

How hard is the water in Barre?

The water hardness in Barre is 11.8 °f (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: Hub'eau, Qualité de l'eau potable (Ministère de la Santé / OFB / BRGM). Retrieved on 21 September 2026.

Nearby communes

The closest to Barre 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=81023
License
Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
Retrieved
21 September 2026
Supply networks
BARRE

This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.