Drinking water quality in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise
PFAS in drinking water
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 0.0502 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 50 % of the limit. (27 December 2022)
The four most harmful PFAS add up to 0.0158 µg/L. That is 4 times the health limit of 0.004 µg/L that Sweden made law in 2026. Germany will set a similar limit in 2028.
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 perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | 0.014 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | 0.012 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | 0.0092 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | 0.0069 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | 0.0066 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | 0.0015 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,02 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,02 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,02 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | <0,02 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,02 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,02 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,02 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,02 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,001 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.“
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| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 10 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
| Nitrite | <0,02 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Cadmium | <1 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within limit |
| Chromium | <5 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 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within limit |
| Water hardness | 23.3 °f | no limit | informational |
| Electrical conductivity | 468 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | 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 Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise safe to drink?
Yes. The latest official test (4 December 2025) checked the tap water in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise and it passed every requirement.
How high are PFAS levels in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 0.0502 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 50 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise also meet the strictest limits in Europe?
No. The four most harmful PFAS add up to 0.0158 µg/L. That is 4 times the health limit of 0.004 µg/L that Sweden made law in 2026. The water still passes the current EU limit (0.1 µg/L for the total of 20 PFAS).
How hard is the water in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise?
The water hardness in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise is 23.3 °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=69238
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 28 August 2026
- Supply networks
- MONTS DU LYONNAIS
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.