About the research
About the research
Clean and drinkable water flows from our taps, but where does it come from? "In Flanders, we extract our drinking water from various raw water sources, such as underground reserves, canals and rivers. This water is then thoroughly purified by drinking water companies so that it is safe for consumption," explains VITO researcher Joni Dehaspe. "We continuously monitor the quality of raw water sources with sensors. This allows us to intervene quickly in case of serious pollution, such as a discharge by a company. Thanks to advanced computer models, we can even predict the consequences of pollution or prolonged drought. This is how we manage and protect our precious water resources using sensors and data."
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