Admittedly, the shortcomings of communities and producers of drinking water have aggravated the consequences of the drought for certain users. However, the drought continues on Martinique has literally dried up Martinique’s rivers. Streams that are used to produce 94% of the water dispensed from the tap.
After the mayor of Gros-Morne last week, it is once again Odyssi which alarms and alerts on the situation of the Rivière-Blanche. A river which is supplied by the two producers of drinking water from Martinique and which in some places no longer looks like a stream.
Odyssi posted the following message on their facebook page. A message accompanied by a photo that speaks for itself.
The state of drought has intensified in recent days in Martinique and will probably continue for several more days.
As filling tanks across the country is becoming more and more difficult, we can fear strong drops in pressure, or even cuts in most sectors.
The tanks remain at critical levels and the maintenance of the pressure depends on the consumption of each.
More than ever, let’s be united and limit our consumption: use only the bare necessities and do not hesitate to report any breakage on pipes (0596 71 20 10 – [email protected]).
We are forced to fill the tanks alternately, but no catchment or drilling point currently supplies the entire Cacem territory. We will not be able to guarantee a constant supply as long as the hydrological level of the rivers remains at an insufficient level.
On the side of Asthma, we also sound the alarm.
The Société Martiniquaise des Eaux informs its users that due to the very low
stream flow, drinking water resources remain below the
current request. This shortage is the cause of several water shortages.
Also, to distribute resources more equitably, a restriction program *
rotating is implemented from Monday June 1, 2020, 8 a.m. to Wednesday June 3, 2020
8 a.m.
We encourage each user to respect eco-gestures in order to allow
continue the water supply for the next few days:
· Do not wash your car – do not water your garden – do not wash your terrace outside
great water
· Limit the duration of showers – avoid water games – do not fill your pool
Dose the right quantities for cooking –
· Use your washing machine at full load – check that all your
taps are properly closed after use (especially after using children)
Towers covering several dozen neighborhoods have also been set up. A list to find at the bottom of this article.
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