PFAS in Malleval's tap water: 5 ng/L, 10x our 0.5 ng/L benchmark

Last PFAS check: · Source: Hub'eau

PFAS in drinking water

10× above our health benchmark

Amount found in the water 5 ng/L 0.005 µg/L · the 4 most harmful PFAS (PFAS-4)
Our health benchmark 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 Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf, on the same distribution network as Malleval (SI R.B.MALLEVAL LA BASCULE). 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.

One of these four, PFOA, is classified as causing cancer in humans by the WHO's cancer research agency (IARC).

More PFAS than in 92% of the cities we track

20 PFAS (see each substance)
PFAS substance Value
Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) 0.008 µg/L
Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) 0.006 µg/L
Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) 0.003 µg/L
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) 0.002 µg/L
Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) 0.002 µg/L
Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) 0.002 µg/L
Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) 0.001 µg/L
Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) <0,002 µg/L
Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) <0,002 µg/L
Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) <0,002 µg/L
Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) <0,005 µg/L
Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) <0,001 µg/L
Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) <0,001 µg/L

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EU legal limit
24 ng/L sum of 20 PFAS, below the 100 ng/L limit
Last PFAS test
11 June 2026
Water supplier
SAUR

In Malleval, the 4 most closely watched PFAS (PFAS-4) add up to 5 ng/L (0.005 µg/L) at the latest PFAS check on 11 June 2026. That's 10 times our 0.5 ng/L health benchmark, and above Sweden's legal limit of 4 ng/L. Sum of 20 PFAS: 24 ng/L (0.024 µg/L), below the EU legal limit (100 ng/L). Sampled in Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf, on the same network. 18 checks since 18 September 2025: PFAS-4 up to 13 ng/L, sometimes below the detection limit, averaging at least 7.29 ng/L over 12 months (non-detects as 0). Falling on the main network. Source: Hub'eau, Qualité de l'eau potable (Ministère de la Santé / OFB / BRGM).

Details and sources
Water supplier: SAUR Latest water check: 11 June 2026 Data updated on

PFAS over time in Malleval

62 PFAS checks since 24 April 2023, from the published measurements. Samples from 4 communes on the same network: it's the same water, so each one applies to Malleval. Samples come from 4 distribution networks. The trend refers to the network “CCPR RBM PUITS”.

“Calculated”: PFAS-4 worked out from the four substances in the same sample. The chart, averages and trends use lab-published sums only.

0.5 ng/L13 ng/L018 September 202511 June 2026
PFAS-4 sum per check in ng/L. Dashed line: pfasnearme's 0.5 ng/L benchmark. Hollow dots: below the detection limit.
DatePFAS-4Sum of 20 PFASSampled atNetwork
5 ng/L24 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufSI R.B.MALLEVAL LA BASCULE
1 ng/L2 ng/LMallevalCCPR RBM PUITS SOURCE, CCPR RBM PUITS SOURCE
7 ng/L17 ng/LMallevalCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
< 4 ng/L< 29 ng/LPélussinCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
9 ng/L19 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
7 ng/L15 ng/LChavanayCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
9 ng/L23 ng/LPélussinCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
7 ng/L27 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufSI R.B.MALLEVAL LA BASCULE
7 ng/L19 ng/LMallevalCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
7 ng/L19 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
7 ng/L18 ng/LChavanayCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
6 ng/L24 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufSI R.B.MALLEVAL LA BASCULE
Show the 50 earlier checks (back to 24 April 2023)
10 ng/L23 ng/LChavanayCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
8 ng/L21 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
6 ng/L22 ng/LPélussinCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
7 ng/L25 ng/LMallevalCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
12 ng/L32 ng/LChavanayCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
13 ng/L38 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
10 ng/L · calculated27 ng/LMallevalCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
10 ng/L · calculated29 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufSI R.B.MALLEVAL LA BASCULE
11 ng/L · calculated35 ng/LPélussinCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
8 ng/L – < 9 ng/L · calculated24 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
7 ng/L – < 8 ng/L · calculated26 ng/LChavanayCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
8 ng/L – < 9 ng/L · calculated24 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
6 ng/L – < 7 ng/L · calculated18 ng/LChavanayCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
7 ng/L – < 8 ng/L · calculated20 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufSI R.B.MALLEVAL LA BASCULE
< 4 ng/L · calculated< 100 ng/LPélussinCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
7 ng/L – < 8 ng/L · calculated19 ng/LMallevalCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
4 ng/L – < 7 ng/L · calculated15 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufSI R.B.MALLEVAL LA BASCULE
1 ng/L – < 4 ng/L · calculated3 ng/LPélussinCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
6 ng/L – < 8 ng/L · calculated17 ng/LMallevalCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
5 ng/L – < 8 ng/L · calculated< 100 ng/LChavanayCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
7 ng/L – < 8 ng/L · calculated14 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufSI R.B.MALLEVAL LA BASCULE
1 ng/L – < 4 ng/L · calculated8 ng/LChavanayCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
6 ng/L – < 8 ng/L · calculated13 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
< 4 ng/L · calculated< 1 ng/LPélussinCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
9 ng/L – < 10 ng/L · calculated18 ng/LMallevalCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
8 ng/L · calculated30 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufSI R.B.MALLEVAL LA BASCULE
5 ng/L – < 6 ng/L · calculated13 ng/LMallevalCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
5 ng/L – < 6 ng/L · calculated12 ng/LPélussinCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
5 ng/L – < 6 ng/L · calculated15 ng/LChavanayCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
5 ng/L – < 6 ng/L · calculated17 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
5.4 ng/L – < 7.4 ng/L · calculated14.1 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
3.5 ng/L – < 6.5 ng/L · calculated11.9 ng/LChavanayCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
3.2 ng/L – < 4.2 ng/L · calculated14.7 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufSI R.B.MALLEVAL LA BASCULE
< 4 ng/L · calculated1.1 ng/LPélussinCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
2.9 ng/L – < 4.9 ng/L · calculated9.8 ng/LMallevalCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
9.2 ng/L – < 10.2 ng/L · calculated28.6 ng/LMallevalCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
2.7 ng/L – < 4.7 ng/L · calculated15.4 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufSI R.B.MALLEVAL LA BASCULE
< 4 ng/L · calculated< 1 ng/LPélussinCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
6 ng/L – < 7 ng/L · calculated16.6 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
5.7 ng/L – < 6.7 ng/L · calculated16.3 ng/LChavanayCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
–70.4 ng/LMallevalCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
5.1 ng/L – < 6.1 ng/L · calculated27.9 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufSI R.B.MALLEVAL LA BASCULE
4.5 ng/L – < 5.5 ng/L · calculated16.6 ng/LChavanayCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
20.9 ng/L · calculated70.2 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
< 4 ng/L · calculated< 1 ng/LPélussinCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS +2
32.8 ng/L · calculated103.6 ng/LMallevalCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
6.2 ng/L – < 7.2 ng/L · calculated31.1 ng/LChavanayCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
60.2 ng/L · calculated202.4 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON
5.7 ng/L – < 6.7 ng/L · calculated28.9 ng/LChavanayCCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS
29.8 ng/L · calculated95.5 ng/LSaint-Pierre-de-BœufCCPR RBM MATRICON, CCPR RBM MATRICON

Calculated values: “<” is an upper bound from published thresholds, “≥” a lower bound, “–” means no published sum or complete measurement. How to read a PFAS result

What the latest check found

At the latest check, the water was within every limit tested.

Microbiology: within the limit Chemistry: within the limit
See all 21 test results
What was tested Value Limit Status
Nitrate 14.8 mg/L ≤ 50 mg/L within the limit
Nitrite <0,01 mg/L ≤ 0.5 mg/L within the limit
Lead <2 µg/L ≤ 10 µg/L within the limit
Copper <0,010 mg(Cu)/L ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L within the limit
Nickel <5 µg/L ≤ 20 µg/L within the limit
Arsenic <2 µg/L ≤ 10 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
Uranium <10 µg/L ≤ 30 µg/L within the limit
Fluoride 0.16 mg/L ≤ 1.5 mg/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 7.4 unité pH 6.5–9 unité pH within the limit
Water hardness 28.95 °f no limit for reference
Electrical conductivity 610 µS/cm 200–1,100 µS/cm within the limit
Chloride 19.2 mg/L ≤ 250 mg/L within the limit
Sulphate 49.8 mg/L ≤ 250 mg/L within the limit
Sodium 9.2 mg/L ≤ 200 mg/L within the limit
Iron <10 µg/L ≤ 200 µg/L within the limit
Turbidity 0.13 NFU ≤ 2 NFU within the limit

Frequently asked questions

Is tap water in Malleval safe to drink?

Yes. At the check on 11 June 2026, the tap water in Malleval 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 Malleval's drinking water?

The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 24 ng/L. The EU limit is 100 ng/L, so this water is at 24 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)

Does the water in Malleval also meet the strictest limits in Europe?

No. The four most harmful PFAS add up to 5 ng/L. That is 1.25 times Sweden's legal limit of 4 ng/L, in force since 2026. Germany will set a similar one in 2028. The water still passes the current EU legal limit (100 ng/L for the total of 20 PFAS).

Are PFAS levels rising in Malleval's tap water?

No, they are falling. On the main network, the PFAS-4 sum went from 12 ng/L (18 September 2025) to 7 ng/L (14 April 2026) across 6 quantified checks. These history statistics use laboratory-published sums only.

How hard is the water in Malleval?

The water hardness in Malleval is 29 °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.

Same water network

Same distribution network as Malleval, so in principle the same water.

Nearby communes

The closest to Malleval 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=42132
License
Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
Retrieved
21 September 2026
Supply networks
CCPR RBM PUITS, CCPR RBM PUITS SOURCE, CCPR RBM MATRICON, SI R.B.MALLEVAL LA BASCULE

This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.