Drinking water quality in Wittisheim
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. (16 April 2025)
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 sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | 0.008 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
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Official assessment
The latest official test passed all quality requirements.
„Eau destinée à la consommation humaine conforme aux limites de qualité réglementaires pour les paramètres analysés. Eau d'alimentation ne satisfaisant pas aux références de qualité microbiologique en vigueur en raison de sa concentration en bactéries de type coliformes. La concentration des bactéries revivifiables à 22° C et/ou à 36°C est également importante. Toutefois, en l'absence de to ut autre germe d'origine fécale, la présence de ces bactéries ne présente pas de risque sanitaire pour le consommateur. Il appartient au distributeur d'effectuer un entretien régulier du réseau d'adduction d'eau (désinfection par chloration au niveau du réservoir, purges des canalisations, etc.). Teneur en ammonium supérieure à la référence de qualité de 0,1 mg/l mais inférieure à la valeur indicative UE de 0,5 mg/l. Si l'ammonium est d'origine naturelle, la référence de qualité est portée à 0,5 mg/l.“
Values to watch
These values are at least halfway to their legal limit, or over it.
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 10.7 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within limit |
| Coliform bacteria | 1 n/(100mL) | ≤ 0 mL) | exceeded |
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| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 23 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
| Nitrite | <0,01 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Lead | 1.1 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Copper | 0.0955 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within limit |
| Nickel | 10.7 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within limit |
| Cadmium | <0,01 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within limit |
| Chromium | 0.57 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) | exceeded |
| pH | 7.4 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within limit |
| Water hardness | 25.6 °f | no limit | informational |
| Electrical conductivity | 550 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within limit |
| Chloride | 17 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sulphate | 30 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Iron | <1 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within limit |
| Turbidity | <0,1 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Wittisheim safe to drink?
Yes. The latest official test (4 May 2026) checked the tap water in Wittisheim and it passed every requirement.
How high are PFAS levels in Wittisheim'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 Wittisheim 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 Wittisheim?
The water hardness in Wittisheim is 25.6 °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=67547
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 28 August 2026
- Supply networks
- SDEA - SECTEUR SUNDHOUSE-WITTISHEIM
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.