PFAS in the tap water of Besse (Isère): no test result published yet
Last check: · Source: Hub'eau
PFAS in drinking water
No PFAS results have been published for Besse 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.
Water report for Besse
Get new PFAS results for Besse, with a short explanation. At most one update a week, only when there's something new.
- Latest water check
- 28 July 2026
- Water supplier
- MAIRIE DE BESSE
No PFAS result is published for Besse 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 28 July 2026.
Details and sources
What the latest check found
At the latest check, the water was over at least one limit.
Values to watch
These results are close to their legal limit, or over it.
Outside a reference value: Coliform bacteria 5 n/(100mL) on 28 July 2026 (reference ≤ 0 mL)), Sulphate 306 mg/L on 28 July 2026 (reference ≤ 250 mg/L). These are indicator parameters with reference values, not legal limits.
| What was tested | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 2 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | over the limit |
| Coliform bacteria | 5 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | above the reference value |
| Sulphate | 306 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | above the reference value |
See all 19 test results
| What was tested | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 0.9 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 | <0,010 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within the limit |
| Nickel | <5 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within the limit |
| Arsenic | <2 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within the limit |
| Cadmium | <1 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within the limit |
| Chromium | <5 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/L | within the limit |
| Fluoride | 0.06 mg/L | ≤ 1.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Escherichia coli | 2 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | over the limit |
| Enterococci | <1 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within the limit |
| Coliform bacteria | 5 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | above the reference value |
| pH | 7.7 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within the limit |
| Water hardness | 9.18 °f | no limit | for reference |
| Electrical conductivity | 817 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within the limit |
| Chloride | 0.8 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sulphate | 306 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | above the reference value |
| Sodium | 1.9 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within the limit |
| Turbidity | 0.17 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within the limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Besse safe to drink?
At the latest check, the water was over at least one limit. “Eau d'alimentation non-conforme aux exigences de qualité.”
How high are PFAS levels in Besse's drinking water?
No PFAS results have been published for Besse 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 Besse?
The water hardness in Besse is 9.2 °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 Besse 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=38040
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 21 September 2026
- Supply networks
- BESSE RESEAU, HAMEAU DU SERT, RIF TORD REFUGE BERGERIE
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.