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Chemical contaminationLimit exceededActiveFirst seen 26/09/2026, 23:40

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Pesticides interdits détectés dans l'eau du robinet à L'Houmeau

Des analyses commanditées par des habitants de L'Houmeau (Charente-Maritime) ont révélé la présence de plusieurs pesticides, dont l'atrazine et le terbuméton, substances interdites depuis plus de vingt ans, dans l'eau de leur robinet. Inquiets, le couple a alerté l'Agence régionale de santé (ARS), la préfecture et la Chambre d'agriculture. Le maire de la commune exprime également ses préoccupations face à cette pollution.

Location
L'Houmeau, Charente-Maritime
Country
🇫🇷 France
Start
21/07/2025, 02:00
End
Ongoing
Event type
Chemical contamination, Limit exceeded
Status
Active
Region
Charente-Maritime
Last updated

Chronologie

  1. · Alerte enregistree
  2. · Debut selon la source
  3. · Fiche mise a jour

FranceReportsSeptember 2026ArchiveMethodology

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