#WATERQUALITY

Here’s what’s been making waves in the water news lately, with various challenges and improvements!

France: Pesticides in the Water 🌧️

In October 2024, a third of French drinking water was reported to contain traces of the banned pesticide chlorothalonil. The good news? France is introducing stricter laws to monitor and improve water filtration (The Brussels Times, Oct 2024)

Switzerland: Microplastic Concerns 🌫️

Microplastics have been found in bottled water, but Switzerland is strengthening regulations and investing in better research and technology to address this issue (EU Science Hub, April 2024)

UAE: Desalination Updates 🌦️

While microplastics remain a concern, the UAE has begun improving desalination plant processes to better filter contaminants (The Connexion, 2024)

Singapore: New regulations 🌤️

Singapore continues to lead in water safety, backed by rigorous testing and regulations. However, with growing concerns over microplastics, and other pollutants additional filtration systems still offer better water quality and taste​ (The Brussels Times, 2024).  

While water contamination is a concern, proactive steps are being taken to ensure cleaner, safer water worldwide!