Bromate pollution: a way out of the crisis in mid-December

Following the discovery of the presence of bromates in the distributed water, the EEASM opted, after studying various technical solutions, for a disinfection of the water produced by the chlorine dioxide, replacing the product currently used.

At the end of the various consultations and mandatory steps, the installation work of the chlorine dioxide generators is now complete. These devices, which aim to chemically act on the quality of water in order to make bromates disappear, will begin to operate this weekend with first trials of commissioning, with a "crisis exit" expected at mid-December, announces the EEASM in a press release.

This work may cause imponderable changes in the organoleptic parameters of the water (appearance, smell ...). The EEASM recalls in this regard that the ban measures decided by the ARS vis-à-vis the consumption of city water remain in force until further notice.

Throughout the process, the EEASM has planned a regular measurement campaign in order to gauge the evolution of the results, and to adapt the provisions if necessary, the ultimate goal being to find a water compliant not only with the health and regulatory obligations, but also to the vision of the public service and sustainable development that the EEASM has been carrying since its creation. The investment made to curb the development of bromates over the distribution represents a budget of €300,000, and benefits from financial aid from the State (50%) and the Community (35%).