Drinking water quality in Fouquières-lès-Lens
PFAS in drinking water
No PFAS results have been published for Fouquières-lès-Lens 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 failed at least one quality requirement.
„Eau d’alimentation non conforme aux limites de qualité en vigueur pour le paramètre nitrates. Il est demandé de remédier à la situation de non-conformité constatée. En attendant, cette eau est déconseillée aux populations sensibles (femmes enceintes, nourrissons) pour des usages alimentaires.“
Values to watch
These values are at least halfway to their legal limit, or over it.
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 51 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | exceeded |
Show all 17 official measurements
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 51 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | exceeded |
| Nitrite | <0,01 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Lead | <2 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Copper | 0.03 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within limit |
| Nickel | <5 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within limit |
| Cadmium | <1 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within limit |
| Chromium | <5 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/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 | 7.2 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within limit |
| Water hardness | 32.08 °f | no limit | informational |
| Electrical conductivity | 826 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within limit |
| Chloride | 53 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sulphate | 36.1 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Iron | 73 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within limit |
| Turbidity | <0,1 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Fouquières-lès-Lens safe to drink?
The latest official test failed at least one quality requirement.
How high are PFAS levels in Fouquières-lès-Lens's drinking water?
No PFAS results have been published for Fouquières-lès-Lens 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 Fouquières-lès-Lens?
The water hardness in Fouquières-lès-Lens is 32.08 °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 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=62351
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 28 August 2026
- Supply networks
- NOYELLES SOUS LENS
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.