Water consumption in Belgium has risen to a 5-year high due to the heat wave
In the Flanders region of Belgium, water consumption reached its highest daily level in the past five years amid last week’s high temperatures. The increase is attributed to the prolonged heat wave and increased demand for water.
Tap water consumption in Flanders on June 26 set a five-year daily record amid the heatwave.
According to supply data, 1,351,622 m³ of tap water was used that day.
Consumption on the previous day was also significantly higher than average.
At the same time, the Flemish Environment Agency noted that there are no supply issues and no consumption restrictions have been imposed.
“High temperatures undoubtedly affect water consumption. But high consumption levels in and of themselves do not mean there is a risk of a shortage… There is no cause for concern,” commented a spokesperson for the agency.
At the same time, she urged people to use water responsibly.
“Every liter of water we don’t waste contributes to the sustainability of our water supplies,” she noted.
Source: The Brussels Times
As a reminder, the heatwave in Europe has claimed at least 18 lives.
France has faced power outages amid a record-breaking heat wave that has swept across much of Western Europe. Several regions have reported power outages, as well as the imposition of emergency restrictions and the temporary closure of educational institutions.
A state of emergency has been declared in the U.S. power grid due to the extreme heat — Bloomberg
