The company will be placed under increased supervision and an audit will be initiated to examine the process and determine whether the action already taken is sufficient. Additional verifications of reported figures will also take place at the other drinking water companies.
The cause of the water pollution may be due to pesticide use in the region, the minister reports. According to her, the incident shows that further minimizing pesticides in Flanders is also necessary for drinking water quality. Demir plans a conversation with the Flemish Environment Agency about its supervisory role.