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European Commission warns of rising nitrate levels in French groundwater

The European Commission releases its assessment of the Nitrates Directive for 2020-2023.

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A third of French groundwater tables exceed authorized nitrate levels, worsening environmental risks.

This situation threatens drinking water quality and aquatic biodiversity.

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La dégradation de la qualité des nappes phréatiques en France a des répercussions directes sur l’accès à l’eau potable et la préservation des écosystèmes aquatiques, un enjeu majeur pour la santé publique et l’environnement.

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