Drinking water quality in Varilhes
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 2 % of the limit. (26 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 perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | 0.002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | <0,002 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.“
Show all 18 official measurements
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 16.1 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
| Nitrite | <0,050 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Arsenic | 0.5 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 | 0.6 µg/L | ≤ 30 µg/L | within limit |
| Fluoride | 0.069 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 | 7.1 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within limit |
| Water hardness | 19.4 °f | no limit | informational |
| Electrical conductivity | 388 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within limit |
| Chloride | 8 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sulphate | 14.1 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sodium | 5.81 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within limit |
| Iron | <5,00 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within limit |
| Turbidity | <0,10 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Varilhes safe to drink?
Yes. The latest official test (1 June 2026) checked the tap water in Varilhes and it passed every requirement.
How high are PFAS levels in Varilhes'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 2 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Varilhes 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 Varilhes?
The water hardness in Varilhes is 19.4 °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=09324
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 28 August 2026
- Supply networks
- SAINT JEAN DU FALGA, VARILHES
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.