2023-11-24 13:38:00
The municipal authorities of Braine-le-Comte still recommend that the population of Ronquières not consume, as much as possible, tap water while awaiting new analysis results concerning PFAS, it was indicated on the site on Friday. community internet. Braine-le-Comte, Hennuyères, Henripont, Petit-Roeulx and Steenkerque are not affected, these entities being supplied by other catchment areas.
Independent analyzes had been requested by municipal authorities regarding the high presence of polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS) in the distribution water in Ronquières. The results of the counter-expertise of the distribution water requested from the provincial service “Hainaut Analyses” were communicated Friday morning to the Brainois authorities.
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Seven sampling points were analyzed in six different locations in the village of Ronquières: at the outlet of the tap in individuals who do not use an individual filter; at the outlet of the tap among residents who use it, as well as at the outlet of the water fountain, also filtered, at the Ronquières municipal school. “For all the results from unfiltered water sampling, the rate of the sum of 20 PFAS oscillates between 78 and 89 ng/liter,” we can read on the City’s website. These levels are close to the future European standard which limits the presence of these “eternal” pollutants to 100 ng/liter from 2026.
Conversely, “the results obtained demonstrate the effectiveness of the use of individual filters, with 38 ng/liter for water from the water fountain and below 20 ng/liter for water filtered in homes. individuals.”
The authorities and municipal services say they are increasing their contacts in order to quickly obtain precise technical advice, particularly regarding the type of filter to prioritize. “We also continue our insistence with SWDE and Vivaqua that solutions be put in place quickly.”
PFAS pollution in tap water
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