Drinking water quality in Le Havre
PFAS in drinking water
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at <SEUIL µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 0 % of the limit. (19 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 perfluoroheptanoïque (PFHPA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécanoique (PFDoDA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentanoïque (PFPEA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-decanoïque (PFDA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-octanoïque (PFOA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecanoïque (PFUnA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoroheptane sulfonique (PFHpS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorononane sulfonique (PFNS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorobutanoïque (PFBA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecane sulfonique (PFTrDS) | <0,005 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorohexanoïque (PFHXA) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorooctane (PFOS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro tridecanoique (PFTrDA) | <0,002 µg/L |
| Acide sulfonique de perfluorobutane (PFBS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoropentane sulfonique (PFPS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro undecane sulfonique (PFUnDS) | <0,001 µg/L |
| Acide perfluoro-nonanoïque (PFNA) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorodecane sulfonique (PFDS) | <0,0010 µg/L |
| Acide perfluorododécane sulfonique (PFDoDS) | <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.“
Values to watch
These values are at least halfway to their legal limit, or over it.
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 34.2 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
Show all 20 official measurements
| Parameter | Value | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 34.2 mg/L | ≤ 50 mg/L | within limit |
| Nitrite | <0,010 mg/L | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | within limit |
| Lead | 3 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Copper | 0.13 mg(Cu)/L | ≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L | within limit |
| Nickel | 0.82 µg/L | ≤ 20 µg/L | within limit |
| Arsenic | <0,25 µg/L | ≤ 10 µg/L | within limit |
| Cadmium | <0,025 µg/L | ≤ 5 µg/L | within limit |
| Chromium | 0.57 µg/L | ≤ 50 µg/L | within limit |
| Fluoride | <0,10 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 | 7.3 unité pH | 6.5–9 unité pH | within limit |
| Water hardness | 23.6 °f | no limit | informational |
| Electrical conductivity | 570 µS/cm | 200–1,100 µS/cm | within limit |
| Chloride | 26.9 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sulphate | 9.02 mg/L | ≤ 250 mg/L | within limit |
| Sodium | 14.2 mg/L | ≤ 200 mg/L | within limit |
| Iron | <20 µg/L | ≤ 200 µg/L | within limit |
| Turbidity | 0.23 NFU | ≤ 2 NFU | within limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is tap water in Le Havre safe to drink?
Yes. The latest official test (29 June 2026) checked the tap water in Le Havre and it passed every requirement.
How high are PFAS levels in Le Havre's drinking water?
The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at <SEUIL µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 0 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)
Does the water in Le Havre 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 Le Havre?
The water hardness in Le Havre is 23.6 °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=76351
- License
- Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab)
- Retrieved
- 28 August 2026
- Supply networks
- LE HAVRE VILLE HAUTE , LE HAVRE LES HALLATES, LE HAVRE , LE HAVRE PONT VII ZI, VALLEE DE ST LAURENT , LE HAVRE TRES HAUT SERVICE, LE HAVRE BAS SERVICE, LE HAVRE CAUCRIAUVILLE
This site is a data project, not an official source. If in doubt, check with your water supplier or local authority.