The inhabitants of Châtelard in Montluçon were still numerous, this Tuesday November 2 noon, at the purification station of Loue. With all the same question: “How long will the situation last?” “Because, since Friday, October 29, all subscribers of the water network in the sector is subject to a consumption ban.
The town hall of Montluçon (Allier) prohibits the consumption of tap water for the Châtelard sector
Organized water distributions
“I came on Saturday to collect two packs of water. But it goes quickly … Just for breakfast, to make coffee, to cook … We also wonder if we can give tap water to animals … And is it possible to wash their hands with this water? », Asks a resident, come to refuel.
Another questioned the Montluçon community agents: “Why not have a cistern installed directly in Châtelard?” It would be more practical! [Une alternative qui, selon les agents, n’a pas été reteue en raison du risque de prolifération de bactéries, NDLR] “Because for some, after several days without drinking water, the annoyance is there.
But unfortunately, subscribers will have to wait a little longer before returning to normal service. Since the restrictions on water use will remain in effect until the green light from the Regional Health Agency (ARS). Green light that could be given, in the best case, this Wednesday, November 3 during the day.
Water contamination in Montluçon (Allier): packs distributed to Châtelard subscribers
A green light no earlier than Wednesday 3 November
“Analyzes were carried out this Tuesday, November 2, in the morning. We will have a response within 24 to 48 hours. But for us, all the lights are green. The networks were purged and chlorinated to eliminate the bacteria. “
Jean-Pierre Guérin (vice-president in charge of water and sanitation in Montluçon community)
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The elected representative also recalls that the decree prohibiting the consumption of water had been taken on the entire Châtelard network “as a precautionary measure”. “There was only one in four [celui de l’hôpital psychiatrique, NDLR] that was not compliant. But we wanted to extend the restrictions to the entire network. “
It is forbidden to consume for drinking, washing teeth and hands, preparing food and washing vegetables eaten raw, water from the distribution network of the Châtelard network until further notice. The town provides bottled water to be collected at the rue de la Loue wastewater treatment plant in Montluçon. A home delivery system is provided for people who cannot travel. All you have to do is contact the water and sanitation service.
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Laura Morel
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