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Drought in Bouches-du-Rhône - Situation update
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Published on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 2:42 AM
# Drought in Bouches-du-Rhône - Situation Update Updated on 30/09/2026 ### Drought in Bouches-du-Rhône: Alert level lowered in part of the department, strengthened elsewhere #### Key points * **Good news for stored water**: reservoirs at Serre-Ponçon (on the Durance) and Sainte-Croix (on the Verdon) are now sufficient. There is no longer a risk of running short of water for agriculture before the end of September. The alert level in this area has been lowered.
Drought in Bouches-du-Rhône - Situation Report
Updated on 30/09/2026
Drought in Bouches-du-Rhône: Alert level lowered in part of the department, strengthened elsewhere
#### Key points
* Good news for water reserves: the Serre-Ponçon reservoir (on the Durance) and the Sainte-Croix reservoir (on the Verdon) now have sufficient water. There is no longer a risk of water shortage for agriculture before the end of September. The alert level in this area, covering a large part of the department, is therefore lifted.
* Increased vigilance for local water: rivers and groundwater in the department remain under pressure. The Huveaune area is now at alert level. The upstream Arc, downstream Arc, and Réal-de-Jouques areas remain at enhanced alert. The rest of the department remains at standard vigilance.
#### Why this difference?
The storms at the end of August provided some relief, but September remained dry and temperatures continue to be above seasonal averages. As a result, water stored in the major reservoirs is in good condition, but the department's rivers and groundwater remain vulnerable.
#### Restrictions in place
In the areas of Réal-de-Jouques, l'Arc, and l'Huveaune, direct sampling from watercourses is prohibited, except for authorized syndicated associations. Regular inspections are carried out by State services to ensure compliance with these rules.
Municipalities under enhanced alert (Réal-de-Jouques, upper Arc, lower Arc):
Aix-en-Provence, Beaurecueil, Belcodène, Berre-l'Étang, Bouc-Bel-Air, Cabriès, Châteauneuf-le-Rouge, Coudoux, Fuveau, Gardanne, Gréasque, Jouques, La Fare-les-Oliviers, Lançon-de-Provence, Meyreuil, Mimet, Peynier, Peyrolles-en-Provence, Puyloubier, Rognac, Rousset, Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon, Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde, Simiane-Collongue, Le Tholonet, Trets, Vauvenargues, Velaux, Ventabren.
Municipalities under alert (Huveaune area):
Aubagne, Auriol, La Bouilladisse, Cadolive, La Destrousse, Gémenos, La Penne-sur-Huveaune, Peypin, Roquevaire, Saint-Savournin.
#### A small water-saving gesture makes a difference
The prefect urges all private users, businesses, farmers, and local authorities to continue monitoring their water consumption and to respect current restrictions, even outside the most affected areas.
Two practical tools:
* Vigieau: enter your address to check in real time the drought level and the restrictions applicable in your area.
* preservonsleau.gouv.fr: the "Every gesture counts" campaign offers six simple daily actions to reduce your water consumption.
#### To learn more
* All news and drought restriction order in Bouches-du-Rhône
* Departmental drought management framework order (25 June 2025)
* Interdepartmental framework order for stored water (26 June 2024)
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