Charente: Reinforced water restrictions across the entire department

The prefect has activated the Enhanced Alert level for drinking water uses due to the current hydrological situation.

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The Prefect of Charente has declared an Enhanced Alert level for the entire department concerning drinking water uses, following the current hydrological situation.

Due to the current hydrological situation, the entire department of Charente is moving to an additional level of severity regarding water usage restrictions from the drinking water supply network. Water points in cemeteries have been cut off.
The municipality, aware of the residents' desire to maintain graves during this All Saints' Day period, thanks them for making alternative arrangements.
The full prefectural order detailing all applicable restrictions is available.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Ruelle-sur-Touvre (22/10/2026)