News about Belgium
EU unveils data centre rating scheme for energy and water use
The EU scheme will rate data centres above 500 kW on their energy and water use from 2027.
Brussels unveils single rulebook to overhaul EU public procurement
The European Commission has proposed new rules for public tenders that would create an EU wide digital platform, cut paperwork for companies and let governments favour bids with more European content.
Jessika Roswall on turning Europe’s water strategy into delivery
"Water is no longer just an environmental issue.
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.
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.
EU implements stricter monitoring of PFAS in drinking water
New EU regulations require Member States to monitor per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water in line with the updated Drinking Water Directive.
NSF introduces EU-MHR pre-assessment service as 2027 drinking water compliance deadline nears
As European Union countries prepare for the full implementation of the revised European Drinking Water Directive (DWD) on January 1, 2027, NSF International has launched a new EU-MHR Pre-Assessment Service aimed at helping manufacturers meet the forthcoming Minimum Health Requirements (EU-MHR) ahead of the deadline.
Brussels in real time: how ICM Live powers the city’s flood warning system
On 13 November 2025, Autodesk Water and Smart Water Magazine hosted the webinar Implementation of a flood warning system in Brussels: a solution based on ICMLive, a new session in the Autodesk Water Webinar Series that examined how the European city is addressing its flooding vulnerabilities.
Join Autodesk for a new webinar: anticipating urban floods in Brussels with ICMLive
Autodesk Water and Smart Water Magazine invite you to join an exclusive webinar, where Bruxelles Environnement will share how their digital flood warning system helps protect the city’s people and infrastructure.
Council backs European Water Resilience Strategy to tackle growing water challenges
The Council of the European Union has approved conclusions on the European Water Resilience Strategy, endorsing a coordinated approach to strengthen water management and resilience across the continent.
Roberta Maffettone (European Commission): “Water reuse is key to EU circular water strategies”
Water reuse offers Europe a vital opportunity to strengthen resilience to water scarcity and climate change.
The EU Water Resilience Strategy and what it means for Europe
At the beginning of June, the European Commission unveiled its long-awaited Water Resilience Strategy, setting out a call for a more coordinated and determined European response to escalating water-related pressures.
Brian Murphy announced as EurEau Vice President
Following from the Executive Committee and Committee Chair elections in May, EurEau is pleased to announce that Brian Murphy is nominated as Vice President for the next two years.
Metals and hormone-disrupting substances threaten sustainable agriculture, water management
Metals and hormone-disrupting substances such as estrogens present a genuine risk to the sustainability of agriculture and water management in Europe.
Parliament adopts recommendations ahead of EU water resilience strategy
The European Parliament adopted its recommendations for the forthcoming European Water Resilience Strategy, calling for stronger and more coordinated EU action to address increasing water-related challenges.
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.
Veolia to revolutionize wastewater treatment at historic Belgian brewery
Veolia Water Technologies has been selected to expand the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) at Omer Vander Ghinste Brewery, a historic Belgian brewing institution near Kortrijk.
European Commission proposes ban on PFAS pesticides to combat TFA pollution
The European Commission is set to propose a landmark ban on two PFAS pesticides, flufenacet and flutolanil, informs the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) in a press release.
New rules for EU’s modern urban wastewater management enter into force
The revised Directive will strengthen treatment rules, ensuring a higher level of protection for the public and the environment.
De Watergroep secures €350M EIB loan for sustainable Flemish water network
Flemish water company De Watergroep has agreed a €350 million loan with the European Investment Bank to fund its 2023-2038 investment programme.