# Hauts-de-France: More than half of drinking water networks above pesticide standards

> An investigation by media outlet Vert reveals that in Hauts-de-France, more than half of drinking water distribution networks exceed pesticide compliance standards.

**In brief**: Environment event (severity: notable) in Hauts-de-France, first detected on 30 October 2026 at 17:01. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 30 October 2026 at 17:01.

- Category: Environment
- Severity: Notable
- Place: Hauts-de-France
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 17:01
- Updated: 30 October 2026 at 17:01
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/5281-hauts-de-france-more-than-half-of-drinking-water-networks-above-pesticide

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Eau potable contaminée aux pesticides : pourquoi cette région a la plus mauvaise qualité de l'eau ?](https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/hauts-de-france/nord-0/douai/eau-potable-contaminee-aux-pesticides-pourquoi-cette-region-a-la-plus-mauvaise-qualite-de-l-eau-3441609.html) — France 3 Régions, 30 October 2026 at 17:01

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Hauts-de-France: More than half of drinking water networks above pesticide standards”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/5281-hauts-de-france-more-than-half-of-drinking-water-networks-above-pesticide
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