Water garden in Leuven's Vaartkom contaminated with E. coli during summer: N-VA calls for clear signage

E. coli was detected in the water garden in Leuven's Vaartkom last summer, attributed to a faulty pump. Despite good water quality in spring and fall, August measurements showed contamination, leading to health risks. The city plans no systematic monitoring due to different standards for water gardens. N-VA criticizes the lack of warnings and calls for better management of water quality.

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