Storm Ernesto generated heavy rainfall, impacting the production and distribution of drinking water. Water quality checks have been carried out since Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the outlet of the treatment plants and are ongoing. Partial results reveal the presence of bacteriological contamination at the outlet of the Digue treatment plant in Capesterre-Belle-Eau. Many neighborhoods are impacted. It is recommended not to drink the water.
Guadeloupe La 1ère • Published on August 16, 2024 at 6:18 p.m.
Bacteriological contamination was detected at the outlet of the treatment of the Dike in Capesterre-Belle-Eau supplying many municipalities. Also for these sectors as well as for the rest of the territory, the complete analysis results of which are not yet known, It is strongly advised not to consume the water for drinking.
- in Capesterre Belle-Eau: Belair, Carangaise, Moravia, Cambrefort, Bois-Riant, Monrepos, Carangaise, Changy, Poirier, Doyon, Roseau, La Sarde, Sainte-Marie, Dame Jeanne Cassée, Lime Kiln;
- in the Abymes: Landfill, Ecodec, Petit-Peru, Morne Caruel, Morne Vergain, Cour Ferrand, Dugazon, Dugazon of Burgundy, Asylum Room, Old Town, Anquetil 2 and 3, Pages, Cour Tony, RN5, Hibiscus, Morne Mamiel, Carrère Road, Fléret City, University Hospital, Bouliqui, Boisvin, Desravaniére, Bozon, Caraque, Chazeau, Coma, Tertulien, Azéde, Pavé, Beausoleil, Bambou Fund, Blanchard, Papin, Desravinières, Terrasson, Rosewood, Jaspard, Belle Fontaine, Céligny;
- in Pointe-à-Pitre: Chauffour, Carenage, Duthau, Marina, Tonelle, Bezon, University, Carenage, Morne Bernus, Morne Torudu, Timothée Gendrey, Louisy Mathieu, Marina;
- in Petit-Bourg: Bergette, Morne à Gomme;
- in Gosier: Bois de Rose, Cocoyer Road, Champagne, Leroux, Leroux impasse, Tambeau, Mare à Bwé, Goyave, Besson, Morne Diavet, Grande Ravine, Nocente impasse, Besson, Labouaye path, Barbés, Cannelle subdivision, Vanille subdivision, Guiampo, Beaumanoir, Michaux 1, Michaux 2, Maudette, Gros Monbin, Brindeau, Petit-Havre, Morne Jacques, Vercino, Mutuelle road, Providence, Pliane, Vercino, Chapel street, Salline, Joab plateau, Beline, Mare Gaillard, Fond-Thezan Sainte Anne, Filbustier, Bernard, Béline, Simonet, Bourg Gosier, Belle Plaine, Riviera, Bas Du Fort, Montauban, Hotels road, Brindeau, Petit-Havre, Vercino, Mutuelle road, Providence, Vercino plain, Chapel street, Salline, Poucet, Pointe de la Verdure, Bourg, L’Houezel, Dampierre, Dunoyer, Périnet, Grande Ravine, Belle Plaine, Fond Marius, Leroux, Bouliqui, Moreau, Grands Bois, Saint-Félix;
- in Goyave: The entire municipality
- Restrict water uses (swimming pools, car washes, etc.) to allow the gradual return of water to the networks;
- Stay tuned for official information communicated on the situation;
- If the water is discoloured, cloudy or in case of doubt, it is then recommended not to use it as is for drinking, brushing teeth or for food use; However, in these exceptional circumstances you can disinfect the water by boiling it according to the following methods:
1. Bring to a rolling boil (over a very high heat) for 5 minutes in a container with a lid. Therefore, devices such as microwave ovens or electric kettles can only be used if they allow this recommendation to be respected;
2. Allow the water to cool to avoid any risk of scalding;
3. If necessary, transfer the boiled and cooled water into a clean, closed container that has been cleaned and rinsed beforehand with boiling water, which is incompatible with materials that are not heat-resistant, such as plastics; - Prepare for this situation to continue for a few days.
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