Drinking water quality in Le Petit-Quevilly
PFAS in drinking water
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 0.0227 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 23 % of the limit. (5 March 2026)
The four most harmful PFAS add up to 0.0024 µg/L, below the health limit of 0.004 µg/L used in Sweden since 2026.
One of these four, PFOA, is classified as causing cancer in humans by the WHO's cancer research agency (IARC).
Substances too small to measure count as 0, so the real total may be higher.
20 PFAS (see each substance)
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | 0.009 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | 0.0056 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | 0.0044 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | 0.0013 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | 0.0012 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | 0.0012 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,0020 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,0050 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,0020 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
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Official assessment
The latest official test passed all quality requirements.
„Eau d'alimentation conforme aux exigences de qualité en vigueur pour l'ensemble des paramètres mesurés.“
Show all 20 official measurements
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 19.9 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
| Nitrite | <0,010 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Lead | 0.16 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Copper | 0.16 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within limit |
| Nickel | <2,0 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within limit |
| Arsenic | 0.89 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Cadmium | <0,10 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within limit |
| Chromium | <0,50 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 | 26.4 °f | no limit | informational |
| Electrical conductivity | 583 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within limit |
| Chloride | 22.4 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sulphate | 6.43 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sodium | 16.4 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within limit |
| Iron | <5,0 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within limit |
| Turbidity | <0,1 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Le Petit-Quevilly safe to drink?
Yes. The latest official test (30 June 2026) checked the tap water in Le Petit-Quevilly and it passed every requirement.
How high are PFAS levels in Le Petit-Quevilly's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 0.0227 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 23 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Le Petit-Quevilly also meet the strictest limits in Europe?
Yes. Even against Europe's strictest limit, the health limit of 0.004 µg/L used in Sweden since 2026, the measured value of 0.0024 µg/L stays below.
How hard is the water in Le Petit-Quevilly?
The water hardness in Le Petit-Quevilly is 26.4 °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 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=76498
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 28 August 2026
- Supply networks
- BANLIEUE SUD ROUEN
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.