The government launched on Saturday a vast communication campaign to encourage water savings in the run-up to a summer still expected hot and dry. Everyone is invited to adopt six simple actions to reduce their water consumption on a daily basis: install a frother on the taps and an economical shower head; check and repair leaks; take a shower (4-5 minutes) and avoid baths; install a rainwater collector; Install a drip for watering or plant plants that require little water.
Despite late rains in May in several regions, a large majority of French groundwater remains at worrying levels, confirming forecasts of a new summer drought.