Drinking water quality in Soulac-sur-Mer
PFAS in drinking water
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at <SEUIL µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 0 % of the limit. (12 May 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 perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
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Official assessment
The latest official test passed all quality requirements.
„Eau conforme aux limites réglementaires de qualité des eaux destinées à la consommation humaine pour les paramètres mesurés mais ne satisfaisant pas aux références de qualité pour le paramètre de la température de l'eau. Légionella non détectées.“
Values to watch
These values are at least halfway to their legal limit, or over it.
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1.1 mg/L | ≤ 1.5 mg/L | within limit |
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| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | <0,25 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
| Nitrite | 0.038 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Lead | <0,5 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Copper | <0,005 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within limit |
| Nickel | <0,5 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within limit |
| Arsenic | <0,5 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Cadmium | <0,5 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within limit |
| Chromium | <0,5 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/L | within limit |
| Uranium | <0,5 µg/L | ≤ 30 µg/L | within limit |
| Fluoride | 1.1 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 | 7.8 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within limit |
| Water hardness | 15.2 °f | no limit | informational |
| Electrical conductivity | 803 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within limit |
| Chloride | 120 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sulphate | 36 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sodium | 100 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within limit |
| Iron | 16 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within limit |
| Turbidity | 0.2 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Soulac-sur-Mer safe to drink?
Yes. The latest official test (24 June 2026) checked the tap water in Soulac-sur-Mer and it passed every requirement.
How high are PFAS levels in Soulac-sur-Mer's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at <SEUIL 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 Soulac-sur-Mer 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 Soulac-sur-Mer?
The water hardness in Soulac-sur-Mer is 15.2 °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=33514
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 28 August 2026
- Supply networks
- SOULAC
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.