Opinion in L'Echo: Moving to industrial wastewater reuse to prevent a water crisis

In an opinion piece published by L’Echo, our co-founder Aymar de Lichtervelde warns about the vulnerability of our water system in the face of climate change.

👉 The facts are clear:

• Belgium is among the countries most exposed to water stress worldwide.

• Droughts, floods, and conflicts over water use are multiplying.

• Our “all-potable” model: one single type of water, treated at high cost, for every use, is no longer viable.

👉 The solutions exist:

• Move beyond the all-potable model: reuse treated water, store rainwater, and develop differentiated networks.

• Rethink pricing: reward sobriety and efficiency, rather than consumption.

Water and wastewater reuse for industrial water

At Revalio, we are already implementing these approaches with the industry to secure water access and build a circular, sustainable model.

• Revalio reduces the water consumption of industries (ei, cleaning in place) to improve their water footprint.

• Revalio treats process water and optimizes usage from cooling towers and steam boilers.

• Revalio treats and cleans wastewater to ensure environmental compliance.

• Revalio recycles effluents for water reuse and energy recovery from industrial water.

Link to the op-ed by François-Guillaume de Lichtervelde for De Vrijdaggroep – Groupe du Vendredi: https://www.lecho.be/opinions/general/serie-une-societe-resiliente-sortir-du-tout-potable-pour-eviter-une-crise-de-l-eau/10620728.html

Water and wastewater reuse for industrial water