PFAS in Hesdin-l'Abbé's tap water: none of the four main PFAS detected
Last PFAS check: · Source: Hub'eau
PFAS in drinking water
not precise enough to compare
Some of the four PFAS were too small for the lab to measure. The check cannot say whether this water is above or below our benchmark of 0.5 ng/L.
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 Carly, on the same distribution network as Hesdin-l'Abbé (HESDIN L'ABBE). 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.
checked on 30 January 2024
19 PFAS (see each substance)
| PFAS substance | Value |
|---|---|
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,01 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,01 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,01 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,01 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,01 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,01 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | <0,001 µg/L |
The test cannot say if the water is above or below our 0.5 ng/L benchmark.
Water report for Hesdin-l'Abbé
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- EU legal limit
- none detected sum of 20 PFAS below the detection limit, limit 100 ng/L
- Last PFAS test
- 30 January 2024
- Water supplier
- VEOLIA LITTORAL AUDOMAROIS
In Hesdin-l'Abbé, none of the 4 most closely watched PFAS (PFAS-4) was found in a measurable amount at the latest PFAS check on 30 January 2024. That's below the detection limit, so there's no verdict against our 0.5 ng/L benchmark. Sum of 20 PFAS: <0,001 µg/L, below the EU legal limit (100 ng/L). Sampled in Carly, 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 Hesdin-l'Abbé
A single PFAS check has been published for Hesdin-l'Abbé so far (30 January 2024). 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 17 test results
| What was tested | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 20.2 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within the limit |
| Nitrite | <0,01 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Lead | 4 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within the limit |
| Copper | 0.33 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within the limit |
| Nickel | <5 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within the limit |
| Cadmium | <1 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within the limit |
| Chromium | <5 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 | 7.1 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within the limit |
| Water hardness | 27.41 °f | no limit | for reference |
| Electrical conductivity | 644 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within the limit |
| Chloride | 26.4 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sulphate | 13.2 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Iron | <10 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within the limit |
| Turbidity | <0,1 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within the limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Hesdin-l'Abbé safe to drink?
Yes. At the check on 31 July 2026, the tap water in Hesdin-l'Abbé 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 Hesdin-l'Abbé's drinking water?
At the latest check the total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was below the laboratory's reporting limit of 1 ng/L. The EU limit is 100 ng/L, so this water is under 1 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Hesdin-l'Abbé also meet the strictest limits in Europe?
The check cannot say. None of the four compounds was quantified, and the source does not publish detection limits fine enough to compare their total with Sweden's legal limit of 4 ng/L in force since 2026.
How hard is the water in Hesdin-l'Abbé?
The water hardness in Hesdin-l'Abbé is 27.4 °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.
Nearby communes
The closest to Hesdin-l'Abbé 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=62448
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 21 September 2026
- Supply networks
- HESDIN L'ABBE
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.