PFAS in Douvrin's tap water: 13 ng/L, 26x our 0.5 ng/L benchmark
Last PFAS check: · Source: Hub'eau
PFAS in drinking water
26× 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.
Sample taken in Billy-Berclau, on the same distribution network as Douvrin (DOUVRIN,BILLY BERCLAU). The health authority samples one tap per network; a network carries the same treated water everywhere.
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 97% of the cities we track
checked on 26 March 2026
20 PFAS (see each substance)
| PFAS substance | Value |
|---|---|
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | 0.007 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | 0.004 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | 0.002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | 0.002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
Above our health benchmark. Here are some filter options.
- EU legal limit
- 15 ng/L sum of 20 PFAS, below the 100 ng/L limit
- Last PFAS test
- 26 March 2026
- Water supplier
- VEOLIA BRUAY BETHUNE TERNOIS
In Douvrin, the 4 most closely watched PFAS (PFAS-4) add up to 13 ng/L (0.013 µg/L) at the latest PFAS check on 26 March 2026. That's 26 times our 0.5 ng/L health benchmark, and above Sweden's legal limit of 4 ng/L. Sum of 20 PFAS: 15 ng/L (0.015 µg/L), below the EU legal limit (100 ng/L). Sampled in Billy-Berclau, on the same network. 4 checks since 6 August 2025: PFAS-4 from 9 ng/L to 13 ng/L, averaging 10.33 ng/L over 12 months. Rising on the main network. Source: Hub'eau, Qualité de l'eau potable (Ministère de la Santé / OFB / BRGM).
Details and sources
PFAS over time in Douvrin
4 PFAS checks since 6 August 2025, values as published. Samples from 2 communes on the same network: it's the same water, so each one applies to Douvrin. Samples come from 2 distribution networks. The trend refers to the network “SIZIAF”.
| Date | PFAS-4 | Sum of 20 PFAS | Sampled at | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 ng/L | 15 ng/L | Billy-Berclau | DOUVRIN,BILLY BERCLAU | |
| 12 ng/L | 15 ng/L | Douvrin | SIZIAF | |
| 10 ng/L | 13 ng/L | Douvrin | SIZIAF | |
| 9 ng/L | 11 ng/L | Douvrin | SIZIAF |
“<” means not detected, the figure being the detection limit. “–” means not published. Labs have only reported the PFAS-4 sum (SANDRE code 9268) since autumn 2025. How to read a PFAS result
What the latest check found
At the latest check, the water was within every limit tested.
Values to watch
These results are close to their legal limit, or over it.
| What was tested | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 44.3 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within the limit |
| Nickel | 18 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within the limit |
See all 21 test results
| What was tested | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 44.3 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within the limit |
| Nitrite | 0.03 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Lead | <2 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within the limit |
| Copper | 0.013 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within the limit |
| Nickel | 18 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 |
| Uranium | <10 µg/L | ≤ 30 µg/L | within the limit |
| Fluoride | 0.21 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 | 44.85 °f | no limit | for reference |
| Electrical conductivity | 1,031 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within the limit |
| Chloride | 50 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sulphate | 120 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sodium | 37.7 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within the limit |
| Iron | 13 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within the limit |
| Turbidity | <0,1 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within the limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Douvrin safe to drink?
Yes. At the check on 1 July 2026, the tap water in Douvrin 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 Douvrin's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 15 ng/L. The EU limit is 100 ng/L, so this water is at 15 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Douvrin also meet the strictest limits in Europe?
No. The four most harmful PFAS add up to 13 ng/L. That is 3.3 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).
Are PFAS levels rising in Douvrin's tap water?
Yes. On the main network, the PFAS-4 sum rose from 9 ng/L (6 August 2025) to 12 ng/L (10 February 2026) across 3 quantified checks. pfasnearme's benchmark is 0.5 ng/L as an annual mean.
How hard is the water in Douvrin?
The water hardness in Douvrin is 44.9 °f (hard). 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 Douvrin, so in principle the same water.
Nearby communes
The closest to Douvrin 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=62276
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 21 September 2026
- Supply networks
- DOUVRIN,BILLY BERCLAU, SIZIAF
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