The tenants of the HLM housing estate in the South, located in Bas-Floirac, near Bordeaux, are invited to take baths preferably and showers only in the event that a special shower head has been provided to them. Analyzes have revealed the presence of legionella in running water, bacteria that can cause respiratory infections. The lessor ICF Habitat Atlantique has informed the occupants of the 450 homes and indicates that chlorination has been implemented on the entire hot water network and that additional analyzes will be carried out.
ICF Habitat Atlantique recommends that tenants run cold and hot water for at least ten minutes for all water points before using them again. The social landlord also asserts that there is no no cold water restrictions and the use of hot water at the sink and sink.
The town hall of Floirac will contact the most fragile residents, in particular the elderly, to ensure that they have been notified.