Cloudy tap water in Everberg: cause found, repairs underway

Residents of Everberg and Vrebos are experiencing cloudy tap water, but De Watergroep assures it is safe and drinkable.

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Generic image of a tap with cloudy water in a kitchen. No proper names or specific locations.

Residents of Everberg and Vrebos are currently reporting cloudy tap water. Municipality of Kortenberg assures the water is safe and drinkable, and De Watergroep is working on a solution.

Multiple reports have reached the municipality of Kortenberg regarding cloudy and/or polluted tap water in Vrebos and other parts of Everberg. However, residents need not worry, as the tap water remains safe and drinkable.
De Watergroep has identified the cause of the problem and is currently carrying out the necessary repairs. The water is expected to be completely clear again by Monday, October 19.
For more information on infrastructure projects, residents can contact the municipality's Infrastructure Projects Department. The administrative center is located at Building A, Dr. V. De Walsplein 30, 3070 Kortenberg. Phone lines are open from 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM, with email responses within two working days.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Kortenberg (19/10/2026)