Extreme Heat in France Increases Water Consumption and Pipe Bursts

The severe heatwaves experienced in the Argonne Champenoise region of France's Marne department have caused underground water levels to drop…

Particularly in Sainte-Ménehould and many surrounding areas, drinking water consumption has risen above normal levels, showing an increase of between 1300 and 1700 cubic meters per day. This unexpected and…