PFAS in Paizay-le-Sec's tap water: under 4 ng/L, none of the four main PFAS detected
Last PFAS check: · Source: Hub'eau
PFAS in drinking water
No PFAS detected
The lab sees nothing below 4 ng/L, 8 times our benchmark of 0.5 ng/L. Water above our benchmark would pass this check unnoticed.
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 La Bussière, on the same distribution network as Paizay-le-Sec (LA BUSSIERE). 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.
The lab detects each of the four substances from 1 ng/L upward. None reached that limit, so their total is below 4 ng/L rather than zero.
checked on 11 June 2025
20 PFAS (see each substance)
| PFAS substance | Value |
|---|---|
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,0050 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,0050 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,0050 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,0050 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,0050 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,0050 µg/L |
None found. The lab sees nothing below 4 ng/L, so our 0.5 ng/L benchmark cannot be checked.
Water report for Paizay-le-Sec
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- EU legal limit
- none detected sum of 20 PFAS below the detection limit, limit 100 ng/L
- Last PFAS test
- 11 June 2025
- Water supplier
- EAUX DE VIENNE - SIVEER
In Paizay-le-Sec, none of the 4 most closely watched PFAS (PFAS-4) was detected at the latest PFAS check on 11 June 2025. The total is below 4 ng/L, the sum of the detection limits and 8 times our 0.5 ng/L benchmark. Sum of 20 PFAS: <0,071 µg/L, below the EU legal limit (100 ng/L). Sampled in La Bussière, 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 Paizay-le-Sec
A single PFAS check has been published for Paizay-le-Sec so far (11 June 2025). 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 | 23 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within the limit |
| Nitrite | <0,01 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Lead | 0.6 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within the limit |
| Copper | <0,01 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within the limit |
| Nickel | <1 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within the limit |
| Cadmium | <0,025 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within the limit |
| Chromium | <1 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/L | within the limit |
| Fluoride | 0.1 mg/L | ≤ 1.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Escherichia coli | 0 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within the limit |
| Enterococci | 0 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within the limit |
| Coliform bacteria | 0 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within the limit |
| pH | 7.5 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within the limit |
| Water hardness | 31 °f | no limit | for reference |
| Electrical conductivity | 646 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within the limit |
| Chloride | 25 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sulphate | 10 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Turbidity | <0,3 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within the limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Paizay-le-Sec safe to drink?
Yes. At the check on 20 March 2026, the tap water in Paizay-le-Sec 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 Paizay-le-Sec's drinking water?
At the latest check the total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was below the laboratory's reporting limit of 71 ng/L. The EU limit is 100 ng/L, so this water is under 71 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Paizay-le-Sec also meet the strictest limits in Europe?
As far as this check can tell, yes. None of the four compounds was quantified, so their total is below 4 ng/L, the sum of the laboratory's detection limits, and under Sweden's legal limit of 4 ng/L in force since 2026.
How hard is the water in Paizay-le-Sec?
The water hardness in Paizay-le-Sec is 31 °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 12 September 2026.
Same water network
Same distribution network as Paizay-le-Sec, so in principle the same water.
Nearby communes
The closest to Paizay-le-Sec 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=86187
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 12 September 2026
- Supply networks
- LA BUSSIERE
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.