Drinking water quality in Trans-en-Provence
PFAS in drinking water
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 0.014 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 14 % of the limit. (5 June 2026)
The four most harmful PFAS add up to 0.006 µg/L. That is 1.5 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) | 0.003 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | 0.003 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | 0.002 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | 0.002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | 0.002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | 0.001 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | 0.001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
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Official assessment
The latest official test passed all quality requirements.
„Eau conforme aux limites de qualité fixées par le Code de la Santé Publique concernant les eaux destinées à la consommation humaine pour les paramètres recherchés. A noter le dépassement de la référence de qualité pour les paramètres sulfates, chlorures et conductivité. L'utilisation de l'eau pour la boisson et la préparation des aliments est déconseillée pour les nourrissons en raison d'un éventuel effet laxatif engendré par les sulfates. Les chlorures et la conductivité n'ont pas d'effet direct sur la santé, néanmoins une surveillance particulière doit être accordée à la surveillance de la corrosion des réseaux. En application des articles R.1321-27 et R.1321-30 la Personne Responsable de la distribution d'eau doit prendre des mesures correctives necessaires et elle doit informer l'ARS (DD83) de l'application des mesures prises.“
Show all 21 official measurements
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 6 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
| Nitrite | <0,01 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Lead | 2 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Copper | 0.012 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within limit |
| Nickel | <5 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within limit |
| Arsenic | <2 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Cadmium | <1 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within limit |
| Chromium | <5 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/L | within limit |
| Uranium | <10 µg/L | ≤ 30 µg/L | within limit |
| Fluoride | 0.32 mg/L | ≤ 1.5 mg/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 | 7.2 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within limit |
| Water hardness | 73.25 °f | no limit | informational |
| Electrical conductivity | 2,170 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | exceeded |
| Chloride | 297 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | exceeded |
| Sulphate | 363 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | exceeded |
| Sodium | 167 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within limit |
| Iron | <10 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within limit |
| Turbidity | 1.3 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Trans-en-Provence safe to drink?
Yes. The latest official test (5 June 2026) checked the tap water in Trans-en-Provence and it passed every requirement.
How high are PFAS levels in Trans-en-Provence's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 0.014 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 14 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Trans-en-Provence also meet the strictest limits in Europe?
No. The four most harmful PFAS add up to 0.006 µg/L. That is 1.5 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 Trans-en-Provence?
The water hardness in Trans-en-Provence is 73.25 °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=83141
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 28 August 2026
- Supply networks
- ADDUCTION TRANS VILLAGE-LA CROIX, ADDUCTION TRANS SUPER TRANS, ADDUCTION TRANS QUARTIER ST VICTOR, ADDUCTION TRANS VARAYON-BAUDIN
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.