The data reaches the dropper, but they already seem to be a problematic situation. Perfluoroalcylas and policies (PFA) are present above the appropriate thresholds in several drinking water networks, such as the SECTRA company indicates in a shared analysis on BFMTV.com.
“In terms of PFA, the tolerated maximum is established at 0.1 µg per liter of tap water. If the tests will not be mandatory only in 2026, 967 drinking water networks (of 23,209) already perform the contamination test per 20 pfa,” explains Selectra, data in support.
Several networks are listed, such as that of the Great Marseille port in Fos-Sur-Mer. The measured rate in December is 0.684 µg/L in this “city famous for its petrochemical industry in the Marseille agglomeration”. The other bad students can be found on a card:
Note: Regional health agencies (AR) perform networks in networks where the presence of PFA is already suspected. Therefore, its presence is quite expected in the circuits where the analyzes are already carried out.
In addition, these results remain very few in relation to the number of networks, with a long list of departments without data at this stage, including the large Parisian urban area.
“In the case of exceeding the threshold, an action plan is implemented to restore distributed water quality,” said the company.
Negative health effects
Several studies suggest that PFAS generates negative consequences on human health. For example, Grenoble Insertment researchers published on February 13 a study on the effects of these chemical compounds in the placenta and the development of the fetus.
In more general terms, Anses, a French health agency, at least estimates that certain harmful effects have already been demonstrated at least partially. Increase in cholesterol levels, cancers, effects on fertility and fetus development, liver, kidneys, etc. “They are also suspected of interfering with the endocrine (thyroid) and immune system,” he lists the handles on his dedicated page.
As of January 1, 2026, the use of treacherous substances and polyfluoroalquiladas will be prohibited in a complete series of daily products, including cosmetics and certain clothes, after the adoption of a law transported by environmentalists.
Source: BFM TV
