PFAS are now detected in water sources worldwide. Contaminated groundwater and surface water can be a major route of human exposure, making drinking water safety a priority for regulators and water suppliers. With binding parametric values set in the EU Drinking Water Directive and UK guidance levels in place, testing is essential for compliance and consumer protection.
Eurofins provides accredited PFAS water analysis with an extensive range of substances, low and ultra-low reporting limits (LOQs), and the ability to customise packages for ongoing monitoring programmes.
Regulatory background*
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EU Drinking Water Directive (Directive (EU) 2020/2184); binding limits for PFAS in drinking water from January 2026
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UK Drinking Water Inspectorate guidance; recommended limit of 0.1 µg/L for the sum of 48 PFAS
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National variations; such as PFAS21 (Sweden), PFAS22 (Denmark), and PFAS48 (UK)
*This information is provided for general guidance only and may not reflect the latest legal requirements. Eurofins accepts no liability for its accuracy. For the latest updates relevant to your target market, please contact your local Eurofins laboratory. Our specialists provide tailored support through our horizon scanning and food safety consultancy services.
Eurofins’ analytical scope for water**
Targeted packages
Specialist analyses
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TOP assay (total oxidisable precursors)
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Ultralow LOQs for up to 63 PFAS including TFA & TFMS
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Extended reporting of linear and branched forms
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Accredited for drinking water, surface water, and groundwater
**We are continuously developing new methodologies and expanding our scopes of accreditation to meet evolving requirements; please contact us for the most up-to-date information on available test packages.
Why choose Eurofins for PFAS water testing?
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Accredited for clean and complex water matrices
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Flexible packages aligned with EU, UK, and national requirements
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Ultrasensitive detection limits for trace-level monitoring
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Global expertise and direct access to the PFAS Competence Centres through your local food testing laboratory
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Custom monitoring programmes for utilities, local authorities, and industry
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Consultancy support
Contact us
To arrange testing or learn more about our PFAS testing and consultancy services contact your local food testing laboratory; submit an enquiry or call +44 (0) 845 604 6740.
