Noticias sobre Belgium
BESIX Environment and Socogetra to overhaul wastewater treatment plant in Belgium
Two Belgian construction firms are set to modernise a municipal wastewater treatment facility in Spiennes, a village in the Hainaut province, following a contract award by regional public authority IDEA.
Europe’s water bill is lying: the hidden cost crisis utilities can no longer ignore
Chronically underpriced water is leaving Europe dangerously underprepared — and the fix may be more affordable than decision-makers assume.
Van Nuffel: “Water operators are shifting from service providers to managers of the water cycle”
Bernard Van Nuffel, Member of the Executive Board of VIVAQUA and President of the Management Board of Aqua Publica Europea, brings a unique perspective to the leadership of public water services.
Veolia appoints Richard Kirkman as CEO for Northern Europe and Head of Growth and Innovation
Veolia, the global leader in ecological transformation, has announced the appointment of Richard Kirkman as the new CEO for Northern Europe and the Group’s Head of Growth and Innovation, effective April 2, 2026.
EU cohesion policy reallocation puts €3.1 billion behind water resilience
Water has been formally elevated to the status of strategic infrastructure by the European Union, placed alongside competitiveness, defence, housing, and energy as one of five pillars of a €34.6 billion reallocation of cohesion policy funds.
Cameroon secures US$201 million to reconfigure Yaoundé drinking water network
Cameroon has formalised new external financing totalling 111.6 billion Central African CFA francs (XAF), equivalent to approximately US$201 million, to modernise and reconfigure the drinking water distribution system serving the capital, Yaoundé.
Drinking water, permits and wastewater in focus of EU December infringement package
As part of its December infringement package, the European Commission has taken a series of enforcement actions under EU water legislation, addressing shortcomings in drinking water quality rules, water resource management and urban waste water treatment across several Member States.
36 innovations compete to reshape the future of water worldwide
The Global Prize for Innovation in Water (GPIW) reveals finalists ahead of Award Ceremony in Jeddah.
CircSyst partners meet in Lahti to advance sustainable circular models
On November 4th-5th, 2025, the 3rd General Assembly meeting of the CircSyst project) was hosted in the city of Lahti, Finland.
“We’re committed to maximising the value of the technology we’ve developed at Thames Water”
Smart metering has become a cornerstone of Thames Water’s strategy to tackle leakage, improve efficiency, and empower customers to take control of their water use.
Water wells are a source of life. It is high time we started monitoring them
In the face of growing challenges such as scarcer water resources, stricter regulations, and an aging workforce, the water industry can no longer afford to ignore the need for automated well monitoring.
Circsyst General Assembly in Maribor: advancing Europe’s circular economy
On June 18-19, 2025, Maribor, Slovenia, hosted the 2nd General Assembly of the CircSyst project (HORIZON-CL6-2023-CIRCBIO-02), a transformative initiative accelerating Europe’s shift to a circular economy.
Digital twins and blockchain help protect Europe’s waterways from pollution
Europe’s inland waterways are entering a new era of smart water management as researchers and public authorities deploy digital technologies to monitor water quality and prevent pollution.
Dubai Municipality launches tender for $22 billion sewerage project
Dubai Municipality has officially launched the tender process for the first phase of the ambitious $22 billion Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) project.
“In 2025, water is finally gaining prominent visibility on Europe’s political agenda”
With water scarcity, climate change, and rising industrial demand putting increasing pressure on global resources, effective water governance and innovation have never been more urgent.
CERAFILTEC welcomes Dr. Ernst Lutz as Chief Technology Officer overseeing strategy and technology
CERAFILTEC, a global leader in ceramic membrane technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr.
NSF appoints Steve Haan as Vice President of its Water Division
Haan has extensive experience leading and growing global businesses in the Water industry.
Graines de Boss expands to Belgium and Spain, boosting startups in water and wastewater innovation
Graines de Boss, the entrepreneurship competition founded in France in 2004, is broadening its horizons with expansions into Belgium and Spain.
The top eight technological trends set to shape water management in 2025
The report Water Technology Trends 2025 - Revolutionizing Water Management through Digital Transformation, recently published by Xylem Vue, identifies the emerging trends set to revolutionize the sector.
Is the EU complying with the Water Framework Directive? Analysis of the state of water in Europe
Water is an essential resource for life, the economy and ecological balance, but its management in the European Union continues to face major challenges.