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Storms Austen and Boelo: flooded cellars, sump pumps and what to check now
For the first time since February 2022, two storms hit Belgium within two days. In Brussels, firefighters were called out 39 times for flooding in a single night. What to check at home now: cellar, sump pump, backflow valve, rainwater tank and well.
Learn moreIt rained in October, but the drought is not over: what it means for your well and your rainwater tank
A few days of rain have turned lawns green again, but not the groundwater. On 12 October, seventeen Walloon municipalities kept their water order in place and Flanders remained at code orange. Why the rain is not enough yet, and what to watch on a well, a rainwater tank or a borehole.
Learn moreWater treatment
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Private well in Belgium: what you need to know
A well or borehole is a valuable resource, especially after a dry summer. It is also a regulated installation, with rules that differ from one Region to another, and water whose quality nobody checks for you. Here are the essentials.
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It rained in October, but the drought is not over: what it means for your well and your rainwater tank
A few days of rain have turned lawns green again, but not the groundwater. On 12 October, seventeen Walloon municipalities kept their water order in place and Flanders remained at code orange. Why the rain is not enough yet, and what to watch on a well, a rainwater tank or a borehole.
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UV steriliser (well water, rainwater): when should you replace the lamp and clean the quartz sleeve?
A UV lamp can keep glowing long after it has stopped disinfecting properly. Before the autumn rain refills wells and rainwater tanks, now is the right time to check your steriliser’s lamp, quartz sleeve and pre-filter.
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Water quality in Belgium: can we really trust tap water?
We drink it, we cook with it, it runs through our installations every day. But what is the real quality of the water supplied in Belgium?
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PFAS in drinking water: should we worry in Belgium?
The term PFAS keeps coming up in the media. What are these substances, can they reach drinking water, and how are they monitored?
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Hard water in Belgium: what does it do to your boiler and appliances?
White marks on the taps, a scaled-up shower head, a water heater that needs constant maintenance? The problem probably lies in the hardness of your water.
Learn moreLifting stations
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Sewer backflow during heavy rain: non-return valve, lifting pump, what to do?
During a storm, the street sewer can fill up so much that it comes back up through the cellar toilet, a floor drain or the washing machine connection. A well-placed, well-maintained non-return valve protects many homes; sometimes you need to go further and pump the water up.
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After the dry summer, test your sump pump before the autumn rain
After a historically dry summer, hardened soil soaks up showers poorly, and many sump pumps have not run for months. A test of a few minutes saves you from discovering the fault on the day of the storm.
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Lifting stations in Belgium: when do you need a pumping station?
Cellar, garage, low-lying building: when water cannot reach the sewer by gravity, it has to be lifted. How does a station work, and how do you size it?
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Flood zones in Belgium and Wallonia: how to assess the risk for your home
River overflow, rainwater runoff, network backflow, rising groundwater: knowing the risk is the first step to adapting a building and its equipment.
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Water infiltration in a home: causes, signs and solutions
After heavy rain, gradually over the seasons or because of a pipe: in a cellar or garage, a few centimetres of water are enough to cause serious damage.
Learn moreRainwater harvesting
3 min read
Rainwater tank: get gutters and filter ready before the rain returns
After months of drought, many rainwater tanks are almost empty. The first real rain will wash down leaves and dust that have built up: a clogged filter would send it straight to the overflow. A few simple steps make sure it fills the tank instead of bypassing it.
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Low groundwater in Belgium: what the 2026 drought means for your installation
The late-August rain greened the lawns; it did not refill the aquifers. Here is what the situation means in practice for a private installation, and what is worth doing now.
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Rainwater harvesting in Belgium: why install a tank?
Storing the water from your roof for uses that do not need drinking water: a solution that lightens the bill and the sewers, provided it is properly sized.
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Rainwater harvesting: how to use the water from your tank wisely
Harvesting rainwater is one thing; using it properly is another. Separating networks, choosing the pump, planning the backup: the points that make an installation reliable.
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Rainwater and flooding: how to manage water on your plot
A heavy shower dumps thousands of litres on a roof. How you collect, store, infiltrate or drain them weighs heavily in preventing floods.
Learn moreWater management
4 min read
Lead in old water pipes: how to tell and what to do
In many older homes, water still arrives through lead pipes. How to recognise them, who has to replace them, and which simple habits help while you wait for the work.
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Well pumps and water distribution in Belgium: how to make the most of your well
Having a well is not enough. A reliable installation needs the right pump, controlled pressure, sound protection and well-organised distribution.
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Water distribution at public events: how to supply an event safely
Festival, carnival, market, sports event: as soon as a crowd gathers, water becomes a real small hydraulic network to design — not a few hoses and taps.
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Laying and replacing water pipes in Belgium: when should you renew your network?
Repeated leaks, weakening pressure, a network designed for other needs: the signs that a pipe is reaching the end of its life, and how to renew it without tearing everything up.
Learn moreMaintenance and repairs
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Before the first frost: protect your water meter, outdoor taps, pumps and rainwater tank
A frozen pipe can burst, a frozen water meter has to be replaced, a pump forgotten in the garden shed can crack. Most of this damage can be avoided in an hour, as long as you deal with it before the first cold nights.
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Water softener maintenance: why regular servicing is essential
Filling the salt tank is not enough. Resin, valve, settings and hygiene: what a softener needs to stay effective and healthy.
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Water filter maintenance: why your installation needs regular servicing
A saturated cartridge cuts the flow, drops the pressure and can encourage stagnation. When to replace, which signs to watch, how a service is carried out.
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Lifting pump maintenance: preventing failures and overflows
Waste, grease, sludge, wipes: a lifting station works in a hostile environment. Without maintenance, a small fault becomes an overflow.
Learn more24/7 emergency
3 min read
Storms Austen and Boelo: flooded cellars, sump pumps and what to check now
For the first time since February 2022, two storms hit Belgium within two days. In Brussels, firefighters were called out 39 times for flooding in a single night. What to check at home now: cellar, sump pump, backflow valve, rainwater tank and well.
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Flooding in Belgium: water arriving where no one expected it any more
In Wallonia, flood risk is no longer just a river overflowing. A few hours of intense rain are enough to turn a cellar into a problem — and that can be prepared for.
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Rising water and climate change: Belgium faces a new reality of water
Longer droughts, more violent rain, a coastline under pressure: we must learn to manage too much and too little water at the same time. Buildings must adapt too.
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