PFAS in Dole's tap water: 61 ng/L, 122x our 0.5 ng/L benchmark
Last PFAS check: · Source: Hub'eau
PFAS in drinking water
122× 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 100% of the cities we track
checked on 21 July 2026
20 PFAS (see each substance)
| PFAS substance | Value |
|---|---|
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | 0.041 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | 0.016 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | 0.015 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | 0.011 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | 0.007 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | 0.005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | 0.004 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | 0.002 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | 0.002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
Fails a current legal limit. Here are some filter options.
- EU legal limit
- 103 ng/L sum of 20 PFAS, above the 100 ng/L limit
- Last PFAS test
- 21 July 2026
- Water supplier
- DOLEA EAU
In Dole, the 4 most closely watched PFAS (PFAS-4) add up to 61 ng/L (0.061 µg/L) at the latest PFAS check on 21 July 2026. That's 122 times our 0.5 ng/L health benchmark, and above Sweden's legal limit of 4 ng/L. Sum of 20 PFAS: 103 ng/L (0.103 µg/L), above the EU legal limit (100 ng/L). 18 checks since 19 August 2025: PFAS-4 from 6 ng/L to 70 ng/L, averaging 52.86 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
PFAS over time in Dole
28 PFAS checks since 18 June 2024, from the published measurements. Samples from 6 communes on the same network: it's the same water, so each one applies to Dole. Samples come from 3 distribution networks. The trend refers to the network “SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD”.
“Calculated”: PFAS-4 worked out from the four substances in the same sample. The chart, averages and trends use lab-published sums only.
| Date | PFAS-4 | Sum of 20 PFAS | Sampled at | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 ng/L | 103 ng/L | Dole | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 58 ng/L | 99 ng/L | Crissey | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 41 ng/L | 76 ng/L | Dole | DOLE GUENIERES | |
| 39 ng/L | 43 ng/L | Dole | DOLE LANDON & PLUMONT | |
| 45 ng/L | 78 ng/L | Choisey | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 43 ng/L | 75 ng/L | Parcey | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 45 ng/L | 82 ng/L | Foucherans | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 45 ng/L | 94 ng/L | Villette-lès-Dole | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 6 ng/L | 6 ng/L | Villette-lès-Dole | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 62 ng/L | 110 ng/L | Villette-lès-Dole | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 56 ng/L | 62 ng/L | Dole | DOLE GUENIERES | |
| 70 ng/L | 135 ng/L | Dole | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD |
Show the 16 earlier checks (back to 18 June 2024)
| 70 ng/L | 134 ng/L | Dole | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 57 ng/L | 106 ng/L | Dole | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 62 ng/L | 115 ng/L | Dole | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 54 ng/L | 104 ng/L | Dole | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 62 ng/L | 113 ng/L | Dole | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 66 ng/L | 71 ng/L | Dole | DOLE LANDON & PLUMONT | |
| 67 ng/L – < 68 ng/L · calculated | 116 ng/L | Dole | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 58 ng/L – < 59 ng/L · calculated | 94 ng/L | Dole | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 58 ng/L – < 59 ng/L · calculated | 94 ng/L | Dole | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 54 ng/L – < 55 ng/L · calculated | 95 ng/L | Dole | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 74 ng/L · calculated | 129 ng/L | Dole | SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD | |
| 42 ng/L – < 43 ng/L · calculated | 48 ng/L | Dole | DOLE LANDON & PLUMONT | |
| 44 ng/L – < 45 ng/L · calculated | 48 ng/L | Dole | DOLE GUENIERES | |
| 38 ng/L – < 39 ng/L · calculated | 43 ng/L | Dole | DOLE GUENIERES | |
| 33 ng/L – < 34 ng/L · calculated | 41 ng/L | Dole | DOLE LANDON & PLUMONT | |
| 59.3 ng/L – < 60.3 ng/L · calculated | 64.3 ng/L | Dole | DOLE LANDON & PLUMONT |
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.
See all 21 test results
| What was tested | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 9.8 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within the limit |
| Nitrite | 0 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Lead | <2 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within the limit |
| Copper | 0.033 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 | 0.06 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 | 7.1 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within the limit |
| Water hardness | 28 °f | no limit | for reference |
| Electrical conductivity | 550 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within the limit |
| Chloride | 9.4 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sulphate | 11 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sodium | 6.3 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within the limit |
| Iron | <10 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within the limit |
| Turbidity | 0.24 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within the limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Dole safe to drink?
At the latest check, the water was over at least one limit. “Eau d'alimentation conforme aux limites de qualité. Référence de qualité non satisfaisante pour le paramètre suivant : tem pérature.”
How high are PFAS levels in Dole's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 103 ng/L. The EU limit is 100 ng/L, so this water is at 103 % of the limit. (above the EU limit)
Does the water in Dole also meet the strictest limits in Europe?
No. The four most harmful PFAS add up to 61 ng/L. That is 15.3 times Sweden's legal limit of 4 ng/L, in force since 2026. Germany will set a similar one in 2028. The sum of 20 PFAS is 103 ng/L, above the EU legal limit of 100 ng/L.
Are PFAS levels rising in Dole's tap water?
No clear trend. Since 18 June 2024, 18 checks have been published; on the main network the PFAS-4 sum ranged between 6 ng/L and 70 ng/L (14 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 Dole?
The water hardness in Dole is 28 °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 Dole, so in principle the same water.
Nearby communes
The closest to Dole 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=39198
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 21 September 2026
- Supply networks
- DOLE GUENIERES, DOLE LANDON & PLUMONT, SIEA DE LA REGION DE DOLE SUD
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