Drinking water quality in Vouziers
PFAS in drinking water
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 0.008 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 8 % of the limit. (22 June 2026)
The four most harmful PFAS add up to 0.003 µg/L, below the health limit of 0.004 µg/L used in Sweden since 2026.
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 perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | 0.003 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | 0.002 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | 0.002 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | 0.001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <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-octanoïque (PFOA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
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Official assessment
The authorities have not published an overall verdict for this water.
„Eau d'alimentation non conforme aux limites de qualité et non-conforme aux références de qualité. Eau d’alimentation non conforme à la limite de qualité réglementaire pour le paramètre chloridazone desphenyl sans dépasser la valeur dérogatoire. L’eau peut être consommée par tous. Un contrôle renforcé est en place et des actions sont engagées par l’expl oitant pour restaurer la qualité de l’eau. Sur le plan chimique, l'eau est inscrutante. L'efficacité du traitemen t devra être vérifiée ou un traitement de neutralisation devra être installé.“
Show all 21 official measurements
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 3.9 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
| Nitrite | <0,010 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Lead | 4.1 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Copper | 0.13 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within limit |
| Nickel | 3.1 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 | <10 µg/L | ≤ 30 µg/L | within limit |
| Fluoride | 0.195 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 | 7.6 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within limit |
| Water hardness | 39.1 °f | no limit | informational |
| Electrical conductivity | 775 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within limit |
| Chloride | 24.3 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sulphate | 52.3 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sodium | 7.8 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within limit |
| Iron | 21.7 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within limit |
| Turbidity | 0.61 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Vouziers safe to drink?
All the values shown here (22 June 2026) are within the legal limits, but the authorities have not published an overall verdict for this water.
How high are PFAS levels in Vouziers's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at 0.008 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 8 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Vouziers 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 0.003 µg/L stays below.
How hard is the water in Vouziers?
The water hardness in Vouziers is 39.1 °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=08490
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 28 August 2026
- Supply networks
- VOUZIERS, VRIZY, S78 SIAEP DES GRANDS AULNOIS
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.