Gestion de l'environnement pour les bassins hydrominéraux de Contrexeville et de Vittel

Environmental management for the mineral water basins of Contrexeville and Vittel

Nestlé Sources International, Site Est, Vittel

Abstract

Guaranteeing a constant water quality is a primary requirement. This involves preserving the ecosystem that forms the mineral water basin.

Protection of the mineral water system has its origins in the history of the company with the first work being carried out at the beginning of the century.

This protection approach is based upon a great deal of hydrogeological research: it has involved a number of actions concerned with the various human activities such as urbanisation, craft trades, industry and, more particularly, agriculture.

As far as farmers are concerned, we are encouraging them to introduce new cropping schemes whereby a specification can be met. To facilitate these changes, we are making use of technical and financial aid schemes and are implementing a land purchase policy.