Water in Luxembourg: Meter Activation, Connection, and Billing

Are you moving to Luxembourg? Once you’ve found a place to live, you’ll need to make sure it’s connected to the water supply. This is usually not a problem,since local municipalities manage water distribution.

However, you will need to take the necessary steps to register as the new occupant of the residence with the municipality when you file your arrival declaration. Here, we explain the steps you need to take.

We also provide an overview on this page of the various measures you can take individually to conserve this precious resource

Connecting to the Water Supply Network Through Your Local Municipality

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

Single-family homes, water supply

If you live in a single-family home, as soon as you move in— and at the same time you register as a new resident of the municipality (“Gemeng”)—you must request that your home be connected to the drinking water supply. Your water bill will be sent to you regularly by the municipal administrative services.

Water supply in apartment buildings

If you live in an apartment building, this connection is handled by the building manager. Your water usage will be included in your monthly maintenance fees.

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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Find our complete guide to setting up your home, including tips and procedures, here

Guide to Water in Luxembourg

Where does tap water come from in Luxembourg?

The tap water supplied to Luxembourg households comes mainly fromunderground springs, with the remainder sourced from Lake Haute-Sûre, located in northern Luxembourg. Some municipalities are self-sufficient in supplying water to their residents.

The water supplied to our homes is perfectly safe to drink. In fact, it is closely monitored before being distributed to Luxembourg households. To maintain its quality, it is important to protect the surrounding environment and conserve water by monitoring our usage.

The waasser.lu website provides information on the water situation in Luxembourg, including the drinking water reserves of Lake Haute-Sûre and expected floods and high water levels.

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 cooking. 36% is used for personal hygiene and 37% for flushing toilets! In exceptional cases, drinking water consumption can even rise by up to an additional 40 m³ per year per person.

In other words, it’s important to reduce our drinking water consumption by implementing 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 rainwater collection tank connected to your roof’s gutters.

And if you’re building a new home, why not install separate water systems inside your home? This will allow you to optimize the use of rainwater and conserve the drinking water supplied by your municipality.

Rainwater can be used for various purposes. It’s excellent for watering plants, washing your car, filling your pool if you have one, or even cleaning floors. If you have an internal rainwater system, it can supply your toilets or even your washing machine.

Fix water leaks

To reduce your water consumption and lower your bills, the best approach is first to monitor and repair water leaks. A dripping faucet wastes 4 extra liters of water per hour. A leaky toilet wastes up to 25 extra liters of water per hour.

Check for leaks by observing your water meter when no faucets are open and no appliances—such as a washing machine or dishwasher—are running. If the meter continues to run, you have a potential water leak that needs to be repaired.

Reducing Water Consumption

You can also save water by monitoring your daily usage. Choose showers over baths. Remember to turn off the faucet while soaping your body or hands, or while brushing your teeth. Only run your washing machine or dishwasher when it’s full.

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

Also, remember to wash your fruits and vegetables in a basin. Reuse the water to water your plants. It’s also best to water plants in the evening when it’s cooler. This helps reduce evaporation. Mulching around your plants also helps retain moisture in your garden.

Choose energy-efficient appliances. Using dual-flush toilets saves 40% of normal water consumption. Water-saving showerheads and flow restrictors on faucets reduce water consumption by 50%. Home appliances, such as dishwashers and washing machines, are becoming increasingly energy-efficient. Keep this in mind when purchasing your appliances, and don’t hesitate to invest in a new, water-efficient washing machine.

Would you also like to lower your electricity and heating bills? Find our tips for saving electricity and heating costs 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 reduce your expenses.

Household products often contain toxic substances that are harmful to our environment. Opt for eco-certified household products or try our grandmothers’ cleaning recipes.

You can find eco-certified household products by choosing items from the “Clever Akaafen” line.

Products containing bleach or ammonia aren’t always necessary. You can use inexpensive and highly effective alternatives, such as:

• white vinegar. It’s an excellent deodorizer, degreaser, and descaler. It’s also an antiseptic.
• baking soda. Also a deodorizer, baking soda is 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 for floors (black soap).

Finally, remember that sewers are not trash cans. Cooking oils, canning oils, chemicals, and other waste must be disposed of properly at waste collection centers.

Did you know that Luxembourg produces natural mineral water of excellent quality? The company Sources Rosport is also deeply committed to sustainable practices.

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