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Society70% of water produced in Guadeloupe never reaches homes

Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory, faces an everyday water crisis, with some residents left without water for weeks. Repairs are under way, but France’s Court of Auditors says replacing the entire network at the current rate would take 208 years. A judicial investigation has opened in Paris after a citizen-led legal action.

FFrance 24 English 2026-10-21 15:27