Challenge
Until 2010, the Guldensporencollege school in Kortrijk, Belgium, used deep groundwater for sanitary applications. As a result of the ban on the use of this deep groundwater, HMVT in collaboration with Wegrosan, has taken the existing drilling wells out of service in accordance with regulations.

Solution
Through a 22-metre-deep drilling well, the groundwater is pumped up using an adjustable flow and treated in an automatic backwash deferrization installation and a softening unit. Via an existing buffer tank, the treated groundwater is taken to the various consumption points. The groundwater purification unit functions fully autonomously and was designed tailor-made for the installation in the school basement.

Results
HMVT in collaboration with Wegrosan has taken the existing drilling wells out of service in accordance with regulations. It then realised a completely new water extraction system. This investment helps to save the Guldensporencollege school some 2,400 m3 of tap water per year.