Drinking water quality in Fort-de-France
PFAS in drinking water
No PFAS results have been published for Fort-de-France yet. Testing has been required across the EU since January 2026. We will show the values here as soon as they come out.
"Not published" does not mean "not present". Without test results, no one can say how much PFAS is in this water.
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Official assessment
The latest official test passed all quality requirements.
„Eau potable au vu des paramètres recherchés, naturellement faiblement minéralisée.“
Show all 16 official measurements
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 0.5 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
| Nitrite | <0,01 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Lead | <0,2 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Copper | 0.0118 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within limit |
| Nickel | <0,2 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within limit |
| Chromium | <0,2 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/L | within limit |
| Fluoride | <0,050 mg/L | ≤ 1.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Escherichia coli | <1 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within limit |
| Enterococci | <1 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within limit |
| Coliform bacteria | <1 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within limit |
| pH | 6.9 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within limit |
| Water hardness | 3.93 °f | no limit | informational |
| Electrical conductivity | 140 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | exceeded |
| Chloride | 12 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sulphate | 2.5 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Turbidity | 0.27 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Fort-de-France safe to drink?
Yes. The latest official test (3 June 2026) checked the tap water in Fort-de-France and it passed every requirement.
How high are PFAS levels in Fort-de-France's drinking water?
No PFAS results have been published for Fort-de-France yet. Testing has been required across the EU since January 2026. We will show the values here as soon as they come out.
How hard is the water in Fort-de-France?
The water hardness in Fort-de-France is 3.93 °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 28 August 2026.
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=97209
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 28 August 2026
- Supply networks
- FORT DE FRANCE RIVIERE L'OR, FORT DE FRANCE MEDAILLE, FORT DE FRANCE NORD, FORT DE FRANCE SUD, FORT DE FRANCE BALATA BAREME, FORT DE FRANCE OUEST, FORT DE FRANCE EST, FORT DE FRANCE CENTRE
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.