# Guadeloupe: crisis over access to drinking water and lifting of bans

> In October 2026, Guadeloupe is experiencing a crisis over access to drinking water that has lasted for about ten years, worsened by a persistent drought. On 4 November 2026, the ARS announces the lifting of bans on tap water consumption in Petit-Bourg, Baie-Mahault and Le Moule. The latest health checks carried out in these areas comply with regulations.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events in Guadeloupe, followed from 28 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 2 articles from 2 sources (environment, health); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 22:12.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Environment, Health
- Place: Guadeloupe
- First detected: 28 October 2026 at 08:59
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 22:12
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/327-guadeloupe-crisis-over-access-to-drinking-water-and-lifting-of-bans

## Timeline (2 events)

### 28 October 2026 — [Guadeloupe: drinking water access crisis worsens with drought](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2577-guadeloupe-drinking-water-access-crisis-worsens-with-drought.md)

The Guadeloupe archipelago has been experiencing a drinking water access crisis for about ten years, worsened by persistent drought in October 2026.

1 sources, 1 articles · Guadeloupe

### 4 November 2026 — [Guadeloupe: tap water once again safe for consumption in Petit-Bourg, Baie-Mahault and Le Moule](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9833-guadeloupe-tap-water-once-again-safe-for-consumption-in-petit-bourg-baie.md)

The Regional Health Agency (ARS) announces the lifting of drinking water consumption bans in several areas of Guadeloupe, as the latest health checks comply with regulations.

1 sources, 1 articles · Petit-Bourg, Baie-Mahault, Le Moule — Guadeloupe

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