Case Study

Carrières d'Antoing - CIMESCAUT

Antoing, Belgium

Potential impact on water or groundwater

Overexploitation of the region's water table level. Water restrictions for consumers and severe geological consequences.

Description of the good practice

Use about 95% of dewatering for drinking water.

Description of the positive effects on water/groundwater

The piezometric level of the water table which had reduced by around 1 meter / year started to stabilise and has slowly increased.

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