Water articles
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Water company contemplates higher rates for "luxury" water use
Consumers may have to pay more for water that is not used for household purposes or drinking to discourage excessive use, water company Vitens has told the Telegraaf. Vitens, which has six million customers, said it is looking into ways of making “luxury use”, such as watering gardens and filling up swimming pools more expensive. “We are looking into introducing a basic rate for water that is used for cooking, drinking, showering and flushing the toilet. Everything else will cost
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Bacteria in water: boiling advice for drinking water in Zeeland and Brabant
Since early Saturday morning, residents of several towns in Zeeland and West Brabant have been advised to boil tap water before use. The Zeeland Safety Region warned that small amounts of bacteria may have entered the water due to a leak in a water pipe in the Brabant village of Nieuw-Vossemeer.
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Caroline County under boil water advisory following water main break
Caroline County residents are being asked to boil all tap water as a safety precaution following a water main break.