Drinking water quality in Gueugnon
PFAS in drinking water
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 0.006 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 6 % of the limit. (11 March 2025)
This source does not list each PFAS substance separately, so we cannot compare this water with the health limit.
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Official assessment
The authorities have not published an overall verdict for this water.
„Eau d'alimentation conforme aux limites de qualité et non conforme aux références de qualité. La référence de qualité fixée à 25 °C pour la température de l'eau est légèrement dépassée. L'eau ne respecte pas la référence de qualité pour le paramètre carbone organique total.“
Show all 17 official measurements
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 3.96 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
| Nitrite | <0,01 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Lead | <2 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Copper | 0.064 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within limit |
| Nickel | <5 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within limit |
| Chromium | <5 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/L | within limit |
| Fluoride | 0.12 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 | 7.2 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within limit |
| Water hardness | 6.17 °f | no limit | informational |
| Electrical conductivity | 174 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | exceeded |
| Chloride | 17.6 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sulphate | 10.1 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Iron | <10 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within limit |
| Turbidity | 0.13 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Gueugnon safe to drink?
The latest official test failed at least one quality requirement.
How high are PFAS levels in Gueugnon's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 0.006 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 6 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
How hard is the water in Gueugnon?
The water hardness in Gueugnon is 6.17 °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=71230
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 28 August 2026
- Supply networks
- GUEUGNON RESEAU
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.