water-link relies on Eurofiber’s fiber-optic network for the continuous monitoring and distribution of drinking water across Flanders.
The digital backbone of Flanders’ water
What seems obvious to consumers, water flowing from the tap, is in reality a complex interplay of technology, data and connectivity.
As an integrated water company, water-link supplies both drinking and industrial water to residents and businesses, accounting for around 42% of Flanders’ total drinking water supply.
To guarantee this vital service, water-link must be able to rely at all times on a stable, secure and fully redundant digital infrastructure.
That is why the company chose Eurofiber, which deployed a ring-shaped fiber network connecting all operational sites.
An intelligent network for a smart water supply
In its control center in Rumst, water-link monitors over 400 parameters at every stage of the purification process. This requires connectivity with exceptional precision and reliability.
Thanks to the ring structure implemented by Eurofiber, water-link’s network is protected by dual redundancy: only two simultaneous, separate failures could interrupt the connection to the production sites. This ensures that the company remains connected to its critical processes under all circumstances, a prerequisite for the continuity and safety of water distribution in Flanders.
Reliability and connectivity as shared values
Choosing Eurofiber was no coincidence. Both organizations share the same vision of connection certainty and operational reliability.
For water-link, certainty of water is essential. For Eurofiber, certainty of connectivity is just as vital. These two worlds come together seamlessly.
With Eurofiber’s fiber-optic network, water-link benefits from the digital backbone needed to continuously monitor, adjust and optimize its water production and distribution, 24/7.
Vital digital infrastructure for an essential service
Water is one of the most vital utilities in our society. The partnership between water-link and Eurofiber demonstrates how digital infrastructure forms the silent engine behind the reliability of this essential service.
By investing in a robust, scalable and future-proof fiber network, Eurofiber ensures not only water-link’s operational continuity but also the sustainable digital transformation of the Flemish water sector.
Ann Vylders, CSO water-link:
“The quality of our water doesn’t depend only on purification processes but also on the reliability of our digital connectivity. With Eurofiber, we know our network is stable and redundant, allowing us to monitor and control operations 24/7 without interruption.”
Hans Witdouck, Managing Director Eurofiber Belgium:
“Water is one of the most vital resources. With our fiber solutions, we ensure that water-link remains continuously connected, enabling its critical operations to run safely and without disruption. That reliability is essential.”