PFAS in Paluel's tap water: under 5 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 5 ng/L, 10 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.
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 to 2 ng/L upward. None reached that limit, so their total is below 5 ng/L rather than zero.
checked on 17 March 2025
20 PFAS (see each substance)
| PFAS substance | Value |
|---|---|
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | <0,002 µg/L |
None found. The lab sees nothing below 5 ng/L, so our 0.5 ng/L benchmark cannot be checked.
Water report for Paluel
Get new PFAS results for Paluel, with a short explanation. At most one update a week, only when there's something new.
- EU legal limit
- none detected sum of 20 PFAS below the detection limit, limit 100 ng/L
- Last PFAS test
- 17 March 2025
- Water supplier
- EAUX D’ALBATRE
In Paluel, none of the 4 most closely watched PFAS (PFAS-4) was detected at the latest PFAS check on 17 March 2025. The total is below 5 ng/L, the sum of the detection limits and 10 times our 0.5 ng/L benchmark. Sum of 20 PFAS: <SEUIL µg/L, below the EU legal limit (100 ng/L). Source: Hub'eau, Qualité de l'eau potable (Ministère de la Santé / OFB / BRGM).
Details and sources
PFAS over time in Paluel
A single PFAS check has been published for Paluel so far (17 March 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.
Values to watch
These results are close to their legal limit, or over it.
| What was tested | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 30.5 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within the limit |
See all 15 test results
| What was tested | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 30.5 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within the limit |
| Nitrite | <0,010 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within the limit |
| Arsenic | <0,50 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within the limit |
| Fluoride | <0,10 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 | 7.3 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within the limit |
| Water hardness | 28.1 °f | no limit | for reference |
| Electrical conductivity | 653 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within the limit |
| Chloride | 41.5 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sulphate | 11.3 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within the limit |
| Sodium | 23.3 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within the limit |
| Iron | <5,0 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within the limit |
| Turbidity | <0,10 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within the limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Paluel safe to drink?
Yes. At the check on 27 April 2026, the tap water in Paluel was within every limit tested. “Eau d'alimentation conforme aux exigences de qualité en vigueur pour l'ensemble des paramètres mesurés. Cependant la teneur en ions perchlorates étant parfois légèrement supérieure à 4 µg/l (un suivi renforcé de ce paramètre a été mis en place), il est déconseillé d'utiliser cette eau pour la préparation des biberons des nourrissons de moins de 6 mois.”
How high are PFAS levels in Paluel's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at –. The EU limit is 100 ng/L, so this water is at – of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Paluel also meet the strictest limits in Europe?
The check cannot say. None of the four compounds was quantified, but the laboratory's detection limits add up to 5 ng/L, above Sweden's legal limit of 4 ng/L in force since 2026, so a value between the two would go unnoticed.
How hard is the water in Paluel?
The water hardness in Paluel is 28.1 °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 12 September 2026.
Same water network
Same distribution network as Paluel, so in principle the same water.
Nearby communes
The closest to Paluel 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=76493
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 12 September 2026
- Supply networks
- PALUEL
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.