France restricts tap water use in 2 communes over uranium levels
Authorities in Savoie, France, have banned the use of tap water for drinking and food preparation in Les Chavannes and La Chapelle. This restriction affects 1,760 residents due to uranium levels exceeding the new European standard of 30 micrograms per liter. Bottled water is being distributed, while the issue has already been resolved in La Chambre through network disconnection.
- Location
- Les Chavannes, La Chapelle, Savoie
- Country
- 🇫🇷 France
- Start
- 01/07/2026, 02:00
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Chemical contamination, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Active
- Region
- Savoie
- Last updated
Chronologie
- · Alerte enregistree
- · Debut selon la source
- · Fiche mise a jour
What to do now
- 1Do not drink tap water, boiling does not remove chemicals.
- 2Use bottled water or verified alternative supply.
- 3Activated carbon or reverse osmosis filters can help, not every filter is suitable.
- 4Follow official guidance on showering and washing.
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