Drinking water quality in Melun
PFAS in drinking water
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 0.014 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 14 % of the limit. (18 May 2026)
The four most harmful PFAS add up to 0.003 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) | 0.004 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | 0.003 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | 0.003 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | 0.003 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | 0.001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,002 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 18 official measurements
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 17.2 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
| Nitrite | <0,01 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Arsenic | <2 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Cadmium | <1 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within limit |
| Chromium | N.M. µg/L | ≤ 6 µg/L | not assessed |
| Uranium | <10 µg/L | ≤ 30 µg/L | within limit |
| Fluoride | 0.11 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 | 7.54 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within limit |
| Water hardness | 34.6 °f | no limit | informational |
| Electrical conductivity | 589 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within limit |
| Chloride | 30.4 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sulphate | 24.5 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sodium | 13.5 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within limit |
| Iron | <10 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within limit |
| Turbidity | 0.1 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Melun safe to drink?
Yes. The latest official test (23 June 2026) checked the tap water in Melun and it passed every requirement.
How high are PFAS levels in Melun's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 0.014 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 14 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Melun 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 0.003 µg/L stays below.
How hard is the water in Melun?
The water hardness in Melun is 34.6 °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=77288
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 28 August 2026
- Supply networks
- MELUN - CDA MVS, DAMMARIE LES LYS A - CDA MVS
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.