PFAS in Eichhoffen's tap water: 8 ng/L, 16x our 0.5 ng/L benchmark
Last PFAS check: · Source: Hub'eau
PFAS in drinking water
16× 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 Goxwiller, on the same distribution network as Eichhoffen (SDEA - SECTEUR STOTZHEIM). 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 95% of the cities we track
checked on 21 March 2025
20 PFAS (see each substance)
| PFAS substance | Value |
|---|---|
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | 0.004 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | 0.002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | 0.002 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | 0.002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,002 µg/L |
Above our health benchmark. Here are some filter options.
- EU legal limit
- 10 ng/L sum of 20 PFAS, below the 100 ng/L limit
- Last PFAS test
- 21 March 2025
- Water supplier
- SDEA ALSACE MOSELLE
In Eichhoffen, the 4 most closely watched PFAS (PFAS-4) add up to 8 ng/L (0.008 µg/L) at the latest PFAS check on 21 March 2025. That's 16 times our 0.5 ng/L health benchmark, and above Sweden's legal limit of 4 ng/L. Sum of 20 PFAS: 10 ng/L (0.01 µg/L), below the EU legal limit (100 ng/L). Sampled in Goxwiller, on the same network. Source: Hub'eau, Qualité de l'eau potable (Ministère de la Santé / OFB / BRGM).
Details and sources
PFAS over time in Eichhoffen
A single PFAS check has been published for Eichhoffen so far (21 March 2025). A history will build up with the next checks; this page is refreshed weekly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 5.4 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within the limit |
| Nickel | 10.2 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within the limit |
See all 17 test results
| What was tested | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 12 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within the limit |
| Nitrite | <0,01 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Lead | 5.4 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within the limit |
| Copper | 0.0835 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within the limit |
| Nickel | 10.2 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within the limit |
| Cadmium | <0,01 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within the limit |
| Chromium | 0.34 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/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 | 7.4 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within the limit |
| Water hardness | 15.4 °f | no limit | for reference |
| Electrical conductivity | 390 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within the limit |
| Chloride | 33 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sulphate | 19 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Iron | 6 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within the limit |
| Turbidity | 0.1 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within the limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Eichhoffen safe to drink?
Yes. At the check on 3 July 2026, the tap water in Eichhoffen was within every limit tested. “Eau destinée à la consommation humaine conforme aux limites et aux références de qualité réglementaires pour les paramètres analysés.”
How high are PFAS levels in Eichhoffen's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 10 ng/L. The EU limit is 100 ng/L, so this water is at 10 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Eichhoffen also meet the strictest limits in Europe?
No. The four most harmful PFAS add up to 8 ng/L. That is 2 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).
How hard is the water in Eichhoffen?
The water hardness in Eichhoffen is 15.4 °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 Eichhoffen, so in principle the same water.
Nearby communes
The closest to Eichhoffen 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=67120
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 21 September 2026
- Supply networks
- SDEA - SECTEUR STOTZHEIM
Water report for Eichhoffen
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