Polluted water

Polluted water - Alarmed residents in the Côte d’Or region of France have aired their concern over the quality of drinking water in their region for fear it is “polluted with pesticides”. Tap water in France, is one of the most controlled and is subject to permanent health monitoring, says the Ministry of Health. Following the concern Franceinfo has collected results from the latest tests carried out by the authorities dating from 2019 and concerning nearly 17,500 municipalities in France. Cities are classified in three categories green, orange and red the map is available at the following website www.francetvinfo.fr/monde/environnement/alerte-pollution/alertepollution-pouvez-vous-boire-sans-risque-l-eau-de-votre-robinet-decouvrez-le-dans-notre-carte_3649971.html

 

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