Water network: connection and management

Are you moving to Luxembourg? Once you have found accommodation, you will need to make sure that it is connected to the water supply. This is not usually a problem, as water distribution is managed by the local authorities.

However, you will need to take the necessary steps to register with the local authority when you declare your arrival. Here we explain the steps you need to take.

In order to preserve this precious resource, we also provide an overview on this page of the various measures that can be taken on an individual basis.

Connecting to the water network in your municipality

Connection to the water network is the responsibility of your municipality of residence.

If you live in a house, as soon as you move in and at the same time as you register as a new citizen of the municipality ("Gemeng"), you must request the connection of your home to the drinking water network. Your consumption bill will be sent to you regularly by the municipal administrative services.

If you live in an apartment building, this connection is handled by the building manager. Your consumption will be included in your monthly charges.

For the City of Luxembourg, you must contact the Water Department or the Bierger Center directly. You can take this opportunity to register your new residence.

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Guide to water in Luxembourg

Where does Luxembourg's tap water come from?

Most ofthe running water supplied to Luxembourg households comes from underground sources , with the rest coming from the Haute-Sûre Lake in northern Luxembourg. Some municipalities are self-sufficient in supplying water to their residents.

The water distributed to our homes is completely safe to drink. It is closely monitored before being distributed to Luxembourg households. In order to maintain its quality, it is important to preserve the surrounding environment and conserve water by monitoring our consumption.

The website waasser.lu provides information on the water situation in Luxembourg, including the drinking water reserves in the Upper Sûre Lake and any expected high water levels and flooding.

Water consumption in Luxembourg households

A household in Luxembourg consumes an average of 150 liters of drinking water per day, of which only 3% is used for drinking and eating. 36% is used for personal hygiene and 37% for flushing toilets! In exceptional cases, drinking water consumption can even increase by up to an additional 40 m3 per year per inhabitant.

In other words, it is important to reduce our drinking water consumption by applying a few simple measures.

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How can you reduce your water bill?

Water is a precious resource, even though Luxembourg enjoys a temperate climate with plenty of rainfall. By taking a few simple steps, we could save up to 15% of our daily water consumption.

Collect rainwater

If you live in a house with a garden or an apartment with a terrace, don't hesitate to collect rainwater. To do this, you can install a water collection tank connected to your roof gutters. And if you are building a new house, why not install separate water systems inside your home? This will allow you to optimize the use of rainwater and save on the drinking water supplied by your municipality.

Rainwater can be used for a variety of purposes. It is excellent for watering plants, washing your car, filling your swimming pool if you have one, or even washing floors. If you have an internal rainwater system, it can be used to supply your toilets or washing machine.

Repair water leaks

The best way to reduce your water consumption and lower your bills is to first check for and repair water leaks. A dripping faucet uses an extra 4 liters of water per hour. A leaking toilet consumes up to 25 extra liters of water per hour.

Check for leaks by observing your water meter when no taps are open and no washing machines or dishwashers are running. If the meter continues to run, you have a potential water leak that needs to be repaired.

Reducing your water consumption

You can also save water by monitoring your daily consumption. Take showers instead of baths. Remember to turn off the tap when you soap your body or hands, or when you brush your teeth. Only run your washing machine or dishwasher when it is full.

Use car washes to clean your car. They use less water than washing your car at home, thanks to high-pressure cleaning.

Also remember to wash your fruit and vegetables in a basin. Reuse the water to water your plants. It is also better to water plants in the evening when it is cooler. This reduces evaporation. Mulching around crops also helps to retain moisture in your garden.

Choose water-efficient equipment. Using dual-flush toilets saves 40% of normal consumption. Water-saving shower heads and flow reducers on taps reduce water consumption by 50%. Household appliances, dishwashers, and washing machines are becoming increasingly energy-efficient. Keep this in mind when purchasing your sanitary equipment and don't hesitate to invest in a new, water-efficient washing machine.

Would you also like to reduce your electricity and heating bills? Find our tips for saving electricity and heating in your home on this page.

Preserving groundwater sources

To preserve our water reserves and the quality of our environment, adopt a few simple habits that will also help you reduce your expenses.

Household products often contain toxic substances that are harmful to our environment. Choose eco-certified household products or even our grandmothers' cleaning recipes.

You will find household products with European eco-certification by choosing products from the "Clever Akaafen" range.

Products containing bleach or ammonia are not always necessary. You can use inexpensive and highly effective products such as:

• white vinegar. It is an excellent deodorizer, degreaser, and descaler. It is also antiseptic.
• Baking soda. Also a deodorizer, baking soda is also an abrasive and cleaner. It dissolves limescale, degreases, and disinfects.
• Black soap and Marseille soap. 100% biodegradable, they can be used for laundry (Marseille soap) or floors (black soap).

Finally, don't forget that drains are not trash cans. Cooking oil, oil from cans, chemicals, and other waste must be disposed of properly at waste collection centers.

Did you know that Luxembourg produces excellent quality natural mineral water? The company Sources Rosport is also very involved in sustainable development.