Image montrant deux enfants à côté d'une fontaine à eau

Water

Whether microbiological or chemical, the sources of contamination in the water supply are varied and can have an impact on public health.

Our Mission

  • Conduct epidemiological surveillance and issue public health alerts regarding water pollution

  • Monitoring outbreaks of acute waterborne gastroenteritis

Health Issues

Why can water become polluted?

Whether caused by natural sources or human activity, water pollution can be microbiological (bacterial, viral, or parasitic) or chemical

Learn more

What are the risks associated with water pollution?

Water pollution can lead to infectious diseases (gastroenteritis, viral hepatitis, Legionnaires' disease) or illnesses caused by chemical pollution

Learn more

How can we reduce the risks associated with water pollution?

Understanding the risks associated with water resources, treating water to ensure its quality before distribution, and assessing health risks can help reduce the risks associated with water pollution

Learn more

In relation to

Outbreaks of foodborne illness

thematic dossier

A foodborne illness outbreak is defined as the occurrence of at least two cases with similar symptoms—typically gastrointestinal—that can be traced to a single food source. In France, such...

Learn more

Legionellosis

thematic dossier

Legionellosis is caused by the Legionella bacterium. It begins with flu-like symptoms accompanied by fever, which progress to pneumonia. Prompt and appropriate treatment leads to a favorable outcome.

Learn more

thematic dossier

Cancers

Les cancers représentent en France la première cause de décès chez l’homme et la deuxième chez la femme. Santé Publique France copilote la surveillance épidémiologique et participe à leur prévention.

Learn more