PFAS in drinking water testing to EU and UK requirements

Accredited & unaccredited PFAS testing for food packaging. Ensure compliance with EU PFAS limits with Eurofins' advanced analysis.

Why test for PFAS in drinking water?

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 network of laboratories 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.

Legal framework and guidelines*

  • EU Drinking Water Directive (Directive (EU) 2020/2184); binding limits for PFAS in drinking water from January 2026
  • UK Drinking Water Inspectorate guidance; recommended limit of 0.1 µg/L for the sum of 48 PFAS
  • National variations; such as PFAS21 (Sweden), PFAS22 (Denmark), and PFAS48 (UK)

* Regulatory information is provided for general guidance only and may not reflect the most recent regulatory changes. Always consult official sources for up‑to‑date legislation. For market‑specific support, please contact your local Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratory. Our specialists offer tailored support through horizon scanning and food safety consultancy services.

Analytical scope for drinking water**

Targeted packages

  • EU; PFAS4, DWD20
  • PFAS21 (SE), PFAS22 (DK)
  • Extensive screening, including PFAS48 (UK)

Specialist analyses

  • TOP assay (total oxidisable precursors)
  • Ultralow PFAS including TFA & TFMS
  • Extended reporting of linear and branched forms
  • 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.

Why choose Eurofins Food Testing?

  • Accredited for clean and complex water matrices
  • Flexible packages aligned with EU, UK, and national requirements
  • Ultrasensitive detection limits for trace-level monitoring
  • Global expertise and direct access to the PFAS Competence Centres through your local food testing laboratory
  • Custom monitoring programmes for utilities, local authorities, and industry
  • Consultancy support

Related services

PFAS testing in ground and surface water matrices

Drinking water analysis

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