Satigny residents told to avoid tap water

Thursday, 29 January 2026 06:30

Residents in Satigny in canton Geneva are being told to avoid drinking tap water after a technical incident hit a reservoir yesterday morning.

An air leak was suspected, raising fears of possible contamination. As a precaution, authorities are urging people to boil tap water before using it.

By late afternoon, the issue was narrowed down to three hamlets - Bourdigny, Choully and Peissy - affecting around 700 residents.

Bottled water is being distributed, and test results are expected within three days.

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