Les inondations peuvent survenir pour diverses raisonsetpeuvent contaminer l’eau de puits. Les toxines peuvent ne pas être détectables par l’odeur ou le goût. Il est donc essentiel de faire analyser l’eau de puits avant de la consommer si votre région a subi une inondation.
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00:00Floods are one of the most harmful natural disasters in the world,
00:05but they are also essential to a healthy natural environment.
00:09So, what is a flood?
00:11A flood occurs when a place, normally dry, is covered with water.
00:17Due to abundant, prolonged rain or violent storms,
00:21rapid melting of snow, embankments or river obstructions,
00:26rising sea levels and storms,
00:29and climate change phenomena such as extreme rain,
00:32rising sea levels or early snowfall.
00:36Floods can have short- and long-term impacts on our health,
00:41such as injuries, food contamination,
00:43poor air quality due to mold proliferation,
00:47mental and physical health problems,
00:49disease spread due to water contamination,
00:52wastewater and insect multiplication.
00:55A flood can lead to water contamination
00:58without noticeable change in taste, smell or cleanliness.
01:02It is therefore advisable to have your well inspected
01:04and installed by a certified sewer before the first use and after a flood.
01:10You can also make sure that your water is clean
01:13by having it analyzed by a certified laboratory
01:16or by contacting local health authorities.
01:19With good precautions and good care,
01:20there are many things we can do after a flood
01:23to avoid diseases, reduce the risk of potential danger
01:26and stay safe and healthy.