French doctors say 30% of population exposed to contaminated tap water in 2024
France's National Association of Health professionals, representing private practice doctors, warned that at least 30% of the population was exposed to contaminated tap water at least once in 2024. The contamination includes pesticides, microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called forever chemicals. The alert was reported by FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe.
France's National Association of Health professionals, representing private practice doctors, warned that at least 30% of the French population was exposed to contaminated tap water at least once in 2024. The alert was reported by FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe.
The contamination includes pesticides, microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called forever chemicals. The doctors' group said the presence of these substances in drinking water constitutes a public health concern, though it did not specify which regions were most affected or the concentration levels detected.
France's water quality monitoring system regularly tests for a range of pollutants, but the doctors' warning highlights the scale of exposure across the population. The National Association of Health professionals called for stronger regulatory measures to reduce contamination at the source.