Drinking water quality in Ruffec
PFAS in drinking water
No PFAS results have been published for Ruffec yet. Testing has been required across the EU since January 2026. We will show the values here as soon as they come out.
"Not published" does not mean "not present". Without test results, no one can say how much PFAS is in this water.
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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.“
Values to watch
These values are at least halfway to their legal limit, or over it.
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 35.5 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
Show all 14 official measurements
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 35.5 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
| Nitrite | <0,01 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Cadmium | <0,025 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within limit |
| Chromium | 0.38 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/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 | 7.6 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within limit |
| Water hardness | 44 °f | no limit | informational |
| Electrical conductivity | 841 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within limit |
| Chloride | 16 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sulphate | 176 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Iron | 7.6 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within limit |
| Turbidity | 0.13 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Ruffec safe to drink?
Yes. The latest official test (14 April 2026) checked the tap water in Ruffec and it passed every requirement.
How high are PFAS levels in Ruffec's drinking water?
No PFAS results have been published for Ruffec yet. Testing has been required across the EU since January 2026. We will show the values here as soon as they come out.
How hard is the water in Ruffec?
The water hardness in Ruffec is 44 °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=16292
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 28 August 2026
- Supply networks
- VAL DE ROCHE
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.