An extract edifying by its duplicity:
By way of example, derogations may relate to projects for the use of rainwater for domestic uses in distribution units experiencing difficulties in supplying drinking water proven without alternative solutions, for which have been previously:
- researched all the solutions for the diversification of water resources (example: interconnections, seawater desalination,…);
It is well known that the desalination of seawater is a simple, economical operation and within the reach of any municipality, or even individuals - especially in the mountains
On the other hand, making rainwater potable is perfectly impracticable in the current state of the art: there is much more fuel oil, heavy metals and other pesticides than in seawater. It is therefore wiser to use it. 'prohibit in the name of the precautionary principle.
In short: consumers, continue to enjoy blissfully the choronitrate cocktail distributed by the private company of your choice