Of the 18 large wastewater treatment plants in Guadeloupe, more than half are non-compliant with European standards.
82% confidence
EnvironmentFrance
Omissions
The data cited appears to come from a January 2024 report that was nearly 2 years old at the time of the February 2026 speech; more recent data may have been available
Different sources cite slightly different numbers (some mention 17 large plants rather than 18)
The specific source of the data is not cited by the MEP
The exact definition of 'non-compliant' versus 'not functioning properly' is not clarified
Sources
SecondaryFrance24 - C'est en FranceOf the 18 large wastewater treatment plants in Guadeloupe, 13 are not functioning or functioning poorly according to the latest activity report
SecondaryBanque des TerritoiresOnly 4 out of 17 wastewater treatment plants (STEP) of more than 2,000 equivalent inhabitants are compliant