Is France heading towards a water and waste crisis?
WITH temperatures seeming to be forever heading upwards, water use and waste, as well as possible restrictions, are beginning to make the headlines across France.
How can the French government help protect water resources?
The French authorities are keen to make people aware of what they can do to preserve water, but they also provide up-to-date maps and reports on the water levels in the many rivers and streams in the country. IN the Dordogne the préfecture has published its own map highlighting the areas across the region that face water restrictions.
How much water does the average person use in France?
The daily water use on average in France is 149 litres per person, which covers domestic consumption such as drinking water, use in the bathroom and around the house. This works out to 54 m³/person/year for domestic use. If you found this useful...
Contaminants Detected
Legal does not necessarily equal safe. Getting a passing grade from the federal government does not mean the water meets the latest health guidelines.
Contaminants Detected
Arsenic is a potent carcinogen and common contaminant in drinking water. Arsenic causes thousands of cases of cancer each year in the U.S. Click here to read more about arsenic.
French Settlement Water Company - French Settlement compliance with legally mandated federal standards
From April 2016 to March 2019, French Settlement Water Company - French Settlement complied with health-based drinking water standards.
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