Water Quality Restored in Vieux-Genappe and Loupoigne After Bacterial Contamination

in BW teams resolved the distribution network issue, but precautions are advised for private installations.

Generic image of a clear water tap, symbolizing restored quality. Blurred background of a Walloon town street.
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Generic image of a clear water tap, symbolizing restored quality. Blurred background of a Walloon town street.

The water quality was temporarily affected by bacterial contamination in several streets of Vieux-Genappe and Loupoigne. in BW teams intervened and the public network situation is now resolved.

Due to a problem on the distribution network, water quality was locally and temporarily affected by bacterial contamination in several streets of Vieux-Genappe and Loupoigne. in BW teams intervened to resolve the issue and quickly restore water quality.
Although the situation is resolved on the public network, precautions are necessary to refresh the water in private installations. It is advised to open all taps for 2 minutes, run the dishwasher without dishes, and replace any appliance water filters.
The municipality is aware of the inconvenience caused and thanks you for your understanding. For further questions, please call 067/280.111.
The contamination was detected on Thursday, 08/10/2026 at noon following an analysis result. The origin was immediately identified and the network was flushed in the afternoon. By 4 PM, the situation had returned to normal.
Regarding water consumption before being informed, the presence of E. coli bacteria can cause digestive issues. If no symptoms appear, there is no cause for alarm, but it is advisable to monitor for any symptoms in the following days.
Based on information from the official source: Commune de Genappe (08/10/2026)