PFAS in Espèche's tap water: under 17 ng/L, none of the four main PFAS detected
Last PFAS check: · Source: Hub'eau
PFAS in drinking water
No PFAS detected
The lab sees nothing below 17 ng/L, 34 times our benchmark of 0.5 ng/L. Water above our benchmark would pass this check unnoticed.
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.
The lab detects each of the four substances from 2 to 5 ng/L upward. None reached that limit, so their total is below 17 ng/L rather than zero.
checked on 16 March 2026
20 PFAS (see each substance)
| PFAS substance | Value |
|---|---|
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | <0,02 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,005 µg/L |
None found. The lab sees nothing below 17 ng/L, so our 0.5 ng/L benchmark cannot be checked.
Water report for Espèche
Get new PFAS results for Espèche, with a short explanation. At most one update a week, only when there's something new.
- EU legal limit
- none detected sum of 20 PFAS below the detection limit, limit 100 ng/L
- Last PFAS test
- 16 March 2026
- Water supplier
- MAIRIE DE ESPECHE
In Espèche, none of the 4 most closely watched PFAS (PFAS-4) was detected at the latest PFAS check on 16 March 2026. The total is below 17 ng/L, the sum of the detection limits and 34 times our 0.5 ng/L benchmark. Sum of 20 PFAS: <0,1 µg/L, below the EU legal limit (100 ng/L). Source: Hub'eau, Qualité de l'eau potable (Ministère de la Santé / OFB / BRGM).
Details and sources
PFAS over time in Espèche
A single PFAS check has been published for Espèche so far (16 March 2026). 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.
See all 14 test results
| What was tested | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 6.9 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within the limit |
| Nitrite | <0,01 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Cadmium | <0,025 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within the limit |
| Chromium | 0.771 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/L | within the limit |
| Escherichia coli | 0 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within the limit |
| Enterococci | 0 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within the limit |
| Coliform bacteria | 0 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within the limit |
| pH | 8 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within the limit |
| Water hardness | 14.3 °f | no limit | for reference |
| Electrical conductivity | 302 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within the limit |
| Chloride | 4.9 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sulphate | 8.1 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Iron | <5 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within the limit |
| Turbidity | <0,5 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within the limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Espèche safe to drink?
Yes. At the check on 15 June 2026, the tap water in Espèche 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 Espèche's drinking water?
At the latest check the total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was below the laboratory's reporting limit of 100 ng/L. The EU limit is 100 ng/L, so this water is under 100 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Espèche also meet the strictest limits in Europe?
The check cannot say. None of the four compounds was quantified, but the laboratory's detection limits add up to 17 ng/L, above Sweden's legal limit of 4 ng/L in force since 2026, so a value between the two would go unnoticed.
How hard is the water in Espèche?
The water hardness in Espèche is 14.3 °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 12 September 2026.
Nearby communes
The closest to Espèche 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=65166
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 12 September 2026
- Supply networks
- ESPECHE BOURG
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.