THE NEW APPROACH TO WATER SCARCITY DEVELOPED BETWEEN 2003 AND 2006 BY THE REGIONAL AUTHORITY IN THE PARIS REGION

For the first time in its modern history, water restriction measures were implemented during the summer 2006 in Paris. This article describes the weather conditions and the decision making of such an unprecedented event. Furthermore, the new approach to solidarity with the areas where water is extracted and derived to supply the urbanized region of Paris.