Stories from Westhoek · Belgium

Municipalities in the Westhoek region have sent a formal letter to Minister Bruns regarding PFAS contamination. The letter requests a clear regulatory timeline, specifically citing the years 2021 and 2036.

Drinking water in the Westhoek region of Belgium is currently contaminated with triazoles, which are residues from fungicides. The Flemish government has released a new drinking water plan to address the situation. Residents in the area are facing uncertainty regarding water safety. Triazole residues, which are byproducts of fungicides, have been detected in the drinking water supply for the Westhoek region. This information comes from a report by Public Eye, a magazine that focuses on corporate accountability.