Drinking water quality in Rivesaltes
PFAS in drinking water
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at <0,002 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 0 % of the limit. (27 April 2026)
The four most harmful PFAS add up to 0 µg/L, below the health limit of 0.004 µg/L used in Sweden since 2026.
Substances too small to measure count as 0, so the real total may be higher.
20 PFAS (see each substance)
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
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Official assessment
The latest official test passed all quality requirements.
„Eau d'alimentation conforme aux limites de qualité et non conforme aux références de qualité.“
Show all 21 official measurements
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 7 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
| Nitrite | <0,020 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Lead | <0,50 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Copper | <0,0050 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within limit |
| Nickel | <0,50 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within limit |
| Arsenic | 0.59 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Cadmium | <0,50 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within limit |
| Chromium | <0,50 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/L | within limit |
| Uranium | 0.81 µg/L | ≤ 30 µg/L | within limit |
| Fluoride | 0.14 mg/L | ≤ 1.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Escherichia coli | 0 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within limit |
| Enterococci | 0 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within limit |
| Coliform bacteria | 0 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | within limit |
| pH | 7.6 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within limit |
| Water hardness | 20.9 °f | no limit | informational |
| Electrical conductivity | 522 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within limit |
| Chloride | 30.1 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sulphate | 46.6 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sodium | 25 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within limit |
| Iron | <5,00 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within limit |
| Turbidity | 0.15 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Rivesaltes safe to drink?
Yes. The latest official test (15 June 2026) checked the tap water in Rivesaltes and it passed every requirement.
How high are PFAS levels in Rivesaltes's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at <0,002 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 0 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Rivesaltes 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 µg/L stays below.
How hard is the water in Rivesaltes?
The water hardness in Rivesaltes is 20.9 °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=66164
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 28 August 2026
- Supply networks
- RIVESALTES VILLAGE, EEM RIVESALTES, RIVESALTES ZC LA GARRIGUE
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.