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PFAS in the tap water of Charly (Rhône): 10 ng/L, 20x our 0.5 ng/L benchmark

Last PFAS check: · Source: Hub'eau

PFAS in drinking water

20× above our health benchmark

Amount found in the water 10 ng/L 0.01 µg/L · the 4 most harmful PFAS (PFAS-4)
Our health benchmark 0.5 ng/L

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.

How we chose 0.5 ng/L

Sample taken in Lyon, on the same distribution network as Charly (CENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)). The health authority samples one tap per network; a network carries the same treated water everywhere.

More about this result
Legal limit in Sweden (since 2026) over the limit
2.5× this limit 10 ng/L · Limit: 4 ng/L
Limit in Denmark (since 2021) over the limit
5× this limit 10 ng/L · Limit: 2 ng/L
Limit in Germany (from 2028) within the limit
below this limit 10 ng/L · Limit: 20 ng/L

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 96% of the cities we track

EU legal limit within the limit
17 % of the EU limit 0.017 µg/L · Limit: 0.1 µg/L

checked on 16 July 2026

20 PFAS (see each substance)
PFAS substance Value
Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) 0.005 µg/L
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) 0.003 µg/L
Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) 0.002 µg/L
Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) 0.002 µg/L
Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) 0.002 µg/L
Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) 0.002 µg/L
Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) 0.001 µg/L
Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) <0,002 µg/L
Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) <0,005 µg/L
Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) <0,002 µg/L
Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) <0,002 µg/L
Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) <0,001 µg/L

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EU legal limit
17 ng/L sum of 20 PFAS, below the 100 ng/L limit
Last PFAS test
16 July 2026
Water supplier
EAU DU GRAND LYON

In Charly, the 4 most closely watched PFAS (PFAS-4) add up to 10 ng/L (0.01 µg/L) at the latest PFAS check on 16 July 2026. That's 20 times our 0.5 ng/L health benchmark, and above Sweden's legal limit of 4 ng/L. Sum of 20 PFAS: 17 ng/L (0.017 µg/L), below the EU legal limit (100 ng/L). Sampled in Lyon, on the same network. 20 checks since 15 October 2025: PFAS-4 from 4 ng/L to 22 ng/L, averaging 10.06 ng/L over 12 months. No clear trend. Source: Hub'eau, Qualité de l'eau potable (Ministère de la Santé / OFB / BRGM).

Details and sources
Water supplier: EAU DU GRAND LYON Latest water check: 16 July 2026 Data updated on

PFAS over time in Charly

60 PFAS checks since 28 February 2023, from the published measurements. Samples from 17 communes on the same network: it's the same water, so each one applies to Charly. Samples come from 2 distribution networks. The trend refers to the network “CENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)”.

“Calculated”: PFAS-4 worked out from the four substances in the same sample. The chart, averages and trends use lab-published sums only.

0.5 ng/L22 ng/L015 October 202516 July 2026
PFAS-4 sum per check in ng/L. Dashed line: pfasnearme's 0.5 ng/L benchmark. Hollow dots: below the detection limit.
DatePFAS-4Sum of 20 PFASSampled atNetwork
10 ng/L17 ng/LLyonCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
8 ng/L11 ng/LLyonCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
14 ng/L25 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
6 ng/L8 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
10 ng/L17 ng/LBronCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
10 ng/L16 ng/LLyonCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
13 ng/L48 ng/LMontagnyCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
11 ng/L18 ng/LLyonCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
8 ng/L11 ng/LVaulx-en-VelinCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
13 ng/L56 ng/LCharlyCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
11 ng/L21 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
8 ng/L14 ng/LLyonCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
Show the 48 earlier checks (back to 28 February 2023)
7 ng/L12 ng/LLyonCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
4 ng/L6 ng/LRillieux-la-PapeCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
15 ng/L62 ng/LVourlesCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
14 ng/L35 ng/LOullins-Pierre-BéniteCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
17 ng/L40 ng/LRillieux-la-PapeCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
12 ng/L20 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
11 ng/L20 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
22 ng/L83 ng/LTaluyersCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
19 ng/L · calculated78 ng/LSaint-Laurent-d'AgnyCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
7 ng/L – < 8 ng/L · calculated9 ng/LRillieux-la-PapeCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
14 ng/L – < 15 ng/L · calculated24 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
9 ng/L – < 10 ng/L · calculated15 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
19 ng/L · calculated77 ng/LCharlyCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
18 ng/L · calculated75 ng/LMontagnyCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
5 ng/L – < 6 ng/L · calculated16 ng/LRillieux-la-PapeCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
16 ng/L – < 17 ng/L · calculated39 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
9 ng/L – < 10 ng/L · calculated16 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
23 ng/L · calculated91 ng/LOrliénasCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
32 ng/L · calculated148 ng/LChaussanCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
14 ng/L – < 15 ng/L · calculated28 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
8 ng/L – < 9 ng/L · calculated12 ng/LRillieux-la-PapeCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
24 ng/L – < 25 ng/L · calculated40 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
15 ng/L – < 16 ng/L · calculated72 ng/LVourlesCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
22 ng/L – < 24 ng/L · calculated86 ng/LMornantCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
< 4 ng/L · calculated1 ng/LRillieux-la-PapeCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
9.5 ng/L – < 10.5 ng/L · calculated13.1 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
10.4 ng/L – < 16.4 ng/L · calculated16.9 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
19.8 ng/L – < 24.8 ng/L · calculated72.7 ng/LCharlyCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
21.9 ng/L · calculated76.8 ng/LRontalonCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
20.3 ng/L · calculated73.7 ng/LMilleryCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
7.6 ng/L – < 8.6 ng/L · calculated16 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
< 4 ng/L · calculated< 1 ng/LRillieux-la-PapeCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
9.6 ng/L – < 10.6 ng/L · calculated20.1 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
17 ng/L – < 18 ng/L · calculated69.8 ng/LBeauvallonCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
26.4 ng/L – < 27.4 ng/L · calculated85 ng/LSaint-Laurent-d'AgnyCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
5.8 ng/L – < 6.8 ng/L · calculated9.6 ng/LRillieux-la-PapeCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
9.2 ng/L – < 10.2 ng/L · calculated14.8 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
9.2 ng/L – < 10.2 ng/L · calculated15 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
19.7 ng/L · calculated81.7 ng/LTaluyersCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
4.2 ng/L – < 6.2 ng/L · calculated4.2 ng/LRillieux-la-PapeCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
39.8 ng/L – < 40.8 ng/L · calculated57.2 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
6.7 ng/L – < 7.7 ng/L · calculated11.4 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
27.5 ng/L · calculated87.5 ng/LOrliénasCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
20.8 ng/L · calculated75.1 ng/LMontagnyCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
66.4 ng/L · calculated264.1 ng/LMontagnyCHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS
4.4 ng/L – < 14.4 ng/L · calculated6.4 ng/LRillieux-la-PapeCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
10.6 ng/L – < 20.6 ng/L · calculated22.2 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)
9.8 ng/L – < 19.8 ng/L · calculated22.5 ng/LVilleurbanneCENTRE (METROPOLE LYON)

Calculated values: “<” is an upper bound from published thresholds, “≥” a lower bound, “–” means no published sum or complete measurement. How to read a PFAS result

What the latest check found

At the latest check, the water was within every limit tested.

Microbiology: within the limit Chemistry: within the limit
See all 21 test results
What was tested Value Limit Status
Nitrate 18.1 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 0.066 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 N.M. µg/L ≤ 6 µg/L no verdict
Uranium <10 µg/L ≤ 30 µg/L within the limit
Fluoride 0.16 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 7.6 unité pH 6.5–9 unité pH within the limit
Water hardness 19.34 °f no limit for reference
Electrical conductivity 667 µS/cm 200–1,100 µS/cm within the limit
Chloride 35.8 mg/L ≤ 250 mg/L within the limit
Sulphate 48.7 mg/L ≤ 250 mg/L within the limit
Sodium 18.7 mg/L ≤ 200 mg/L within the limit
Iron 10 µg/L ≤ 200 µg/L within the limit
Turbidity <0,1 NFU ≤ 2 NFU within the limit

Frequently asked questions

Is tap water in Charly safe to drink?

Yes. At the check on 16 July 2026, the tap water in Charly 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 Charly's drinking water?

The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 17 ng/L. The EU limit is 100 ng/L, so this water is at 17 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)

Does the water in Charly also meet the strictest limits in Europe?

No. The four most harmful PFAS add up to 10 ng/L. That is 2.5 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).

Are PFAS levels rising in Charly's tap water?

No clear trend. Since 28 February 2023, 20 checks have been published; on the main network the PFAS-4 sum ranged between 4 ng/L and 17 ng/L (16 quantified values), at times below the detection limit. pfasnearme only reports a trend from a change of at least 25 % and 1 ng/L. These history statistics use laboratory-published sums only.

How hard is the water in Charly?

The water hardness in Charly is 19.3 °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.

Same water network

Same distribution network as Charly, so in principle the same water.

Lyon
PFAS-4: 10 ng/L
Villeurbanne
PFAS-4: 10 ng/L
Vénissieux
PFAS-4: 10 ng/L
Vaulx-en-Velin
PFAS-4: 10 ng/L
Caluire-et-Cuire
PFAS-4: 10 ng/L
Bron
PFAS-4: 10 ng/L
Oullins-Pierre-Bénite
PFAS-4: 10 ng/L
Rillieux-la-Pape
PFAS-4: 10 ng/L

Nearby communes

The closest to Charly on this site.

Vourles
PFAS-4: 13 ng/L 1 km away
Vernaison
PFAS-4: 10 ng/L 2 km away
Millery
PFAS-4: 13 ng/L 2 km away
Irigny
PFAS-4: 10 ng/L 3 km away
Solaize
PFAS-4: below 4 ng/L 4 km away

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=69046
License
Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
Retrieved
21 September 2026
Supply networks
CENTRE (METROPOLE LYON), CHARLY HAUT SERVICE PRIVAS

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