PFAS in Trondheim's tap water: no test result published yet

Figures: annual values · Source: Mattilsynet

PFAS in drinking water

PFAS-4 is not published for this supply area

More about this result

No PFAS result is published for Trondheim in the data retrieved on 28 September 2026 (Mattilsynet, Vannverk (vannforsyningssystem_analyse)). PFAS testing of drinking water has been mandatory across the EU since January 2026. The latest published check dates from 31 December 2024.

The four EFSA compounds (PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS) are not reported separately, so the 4 ng/L health benchmark and this site's 0.5 ng/L benchmark cannot be checked.

Sum-4 PFAS at 4 ng/L applies since 1 January 2026; analysis is mandatory only where the hazard assessment shows PFAS may occur; first annual figures are due 15 February 2027.

Latest water check
31 December 2024
Water supplier
Trondheim Kommune

No PFAS result is published for Trondheim in the data retrieved on 28 September 2026 (Mattilsynet, Vannverk (vannforsyningssystem_analyse)). PFAS testing of drinking water has been mandatory across the EU since January 2026. The latest published check dates from 31 December 2024.

Details and sources
Water supplier: Trondheim Kommune Latest water check: 31 December 2024 Data updated on

What the latest check found

The authorities have not published an overall verdict for this water.

Values to watch

These results are close to their legal limit, or over it.

In 2024, at least one sample fell outside the limit for Escherichia coli 1 n/(100mL) (limit ≤ 0 n/(100mL)), Coliform bacteria 200 n/(100mL) (limit ≤ 0 n/(100mL)), Clostridium perfringens 1 n/(100mL) (limit ≤ 0 n/(100mL)), Colony count at 22 °C 300 n/mL (limit ≤ 100 n/mL), Turbidity 9.7 FNU (limit no limit), Colour 25 mg Pt/L (limit no limit). The annual medians were within every limit.

What was tested Value Limit Status
Escherichia coli · maximum 2024 1 n/(100mL) ≤ 0 n/(100mL) over the limit
Coliform bacteria · maximum 2024 200 n/(100mL) ≤ 0 n/(100mL) over the limit
Clostridium perfringens · maximum 2024 1 n/(100mL) ≤ 0 n/(100mL) over the limit
Colony count at 22 °C · maximum 2024 300 n/mL ≤ 100 n/mL over the limit
Turbidity · maximum 2024 9.7 FNU no limit over the limit
Colour · maximum 2024 25 mg Pt/L no limit over the limit
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What was tested Value Limit Status
Escherichia coli · median 2024 0 n/(100mL) ≤ 0 n/(100mL) within the limit
Escherichia coli · maximum 2024 1 n/(100mL) ≤ 0 n/(100mL) over the limit
Enterococci · median 2024 0 n/(100mL) ≤ 0 n/(100mL) within the limit
Enterococci · maximum 2024 0 n/(100mL) ≤ 0 n/(100mL) within the limit
Coliform bacteria · median 2024 0 n/(100mL) ≤ 0 n/(100mL) within the limit
Coliform bacteria · maximum 2024 200 n/(100mL) ≤ 0 n/(100mL) over the limit
Clostridium perfringens · median 2024 0 n/(100mL) ≤ 0 n/(100mL) within the limit
Clostridium perfringens · maximum 2024 1 n/(100mL) ≤ 0 n/(100mL) over the limit
Colony count at 22 °C · median 2024 7 n/mL ≤ 100 n/mL within the limit
Colony count at 22 °C · maximum 2024 300 n/mL ≤ 100 n/mL over the limit
pH · median 2024 8.1 pH 6.5–9.5 pH within the limit
pH · maximum 2024 8.6 pH 6.5–9.5 pH within the limit
pH · minimum 2024 7.5 pH 6.5–9.5 pH within the limit
Electrical conductivity · median 2024 13 mS/m ≤ 250 mS/m within the limit
Electrical conductivity · maximum 2024 30 mS/m ≤ 250 mS/m within the limit
Turbidity · median 2024 0.13 FNU no limit for reference
Turbidity · maximum 2024 9.7 FNU no limit over the limit
Aluminium · median 2024 0.1 mg/L ≤ 0.2 mg/L within the limit
Aluminium · maximum 2024 0.18 mg/L ≤ 0.2 mg/L within the limit
Ammonium · median 2024 0.006 mg/L ≤ 0.5 mg/L within the limit
Ammonium · maximum 2024 0.042 mg/L ≤ 0.5 mg/L within the limit
Colour · median 2024 15 mg Pt/L no limit for reference
Colour · maximum 2024 25 mg Pt/L no limit over the limit
Calcium · median 2024 21 mg/L no limit for reference
Calcium · maximum 2024 23 mg/L no limit for reference

Frequently asked questions

Is tap water in Trondheim safe to drink?

The authorities have not published an overall verdict for this water. In 2024, at least one sample fell outside the limit for Escherichia coli 1 n/(100mL) (limit ≤ 0 n/(100mL)), Coliform bacteria 200 n/(100mL) (limit ≤ 0 n/(100mL)), Clostridium perfringens 1 n/(100mL) (limit ≤ 0 n/(100mL)), Colony count at 22 °C 300 n/mL (limit ≤ 100 n/mL), Turbidity 9.7 FNU (limit no limit), Colour 25 mg Pt/L (limit no limit). The annual medians were within every limit. The four EFSA compounds (PFAS-4) are not itemised, so this water cannot be compared with the 0.5 ng/L health benchmark used by pfasnearme.

How high are PFAS levels in Trondheim's drinking water?

No PFAS results have been published for Trondheim yet. Testing has been required across the EU since January 2026. We will show the values here as soon as they come out.

Which PFAS limits apply in Norway?

Norway's drikkevannsforskriften, vedlegg 1, sets "Sum 4 PFAS" (PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS) at 0.004 µg/l, that is 4 ng/L, added by forskrift 2025-12-19-2728 and in force since 1 January 2026; waterworks report their annual figures by 15 February of the following year. The regulation contains no limit for the sum of 20 PFAS today. This site's 0.5 ng/L benchmark is stricter than the Norwegian limit.

How hard is the water in Trondheim?

No hardness value is available for Trondheim in this source.

Where does this data come from?

All values come from official publications: Mattilsynet, Vannverk (vannforsyningssystem_analyse). Retrieved on 28 September 2026.

Nearby cities

The closest to Trondheim on this site.

Data source

Mattilsynet, Vannverk (vannforsyningssystem_analyse)
https://data.norge.no/nb/datasets/0af4536d-baa9-35b9-a541-b3fe2c14f58a/vannverk-vannforsyningssystemanalyse
License
NLOD 2.0
Retrieved
28 September 2026
Supply networks
Trondheim Vannverk (204 000 fastboende), Leinstrand Vassverk (350 fastboende), Lavollen Vannforsyning (3 fastboende), Elgsethytta Vannforsyning (1 fastboende), Grønlia Vannforsyning (1 fastboende), Rønningen Gård Vannforsyning (1 fastboende), Sommerseter Vannforsyning (1 fastboende), Hølsjøen Vannverk, Røros Hummelfjell Vannforsyning, Varghaugkjølen Vannforsyning - Felt F

Årstall fra Mattilsynets vannverksregister (data per 2026-09-27, uttrekk 28.09.2026 02:11). Verdiene er median og høyeste målte verdi for 2024 i drikkevannet fra Trondheim Vannverk (204 000 fastboende), det største av kommunens 10 aktive vannforsyningssystemer med analyser for 2025 eller 2024; de øvrige er listet under vannforsyningssystemer. Antall prøver bak hvert tall varierer. Enheter er ikke oppgitt i uttrekket og følger Mattilsynets feltbeskrivelse og drikkevannsforskriften vedlegg 1; "overskridelse" betyr at minst én prøve i 2024 overskred grenseverdien (ant_avvik).

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