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An 🇧🇪
May 2, 2026
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The water extraction by De Watergroep in Rukkelingen-Loon (Heers) will be in a phasing-out phase in 2026, following a decision by the Flemish government in 2024 to stop extraction in 2029. This decision followed persistent problems with subsidence and cracks in homes, which are linked to the pumping of groundwater.
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Marc 🚶♂️
January 4, 2026
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For decades, the clearest water has been pumped from the ground here. But its operation is ending because the impact on the surrounding area proved too great.
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