Who are we?
VIVAQUA, a 100% public company, is the source of the water that reaches the taps of consumers in Brussels every day.
Founded in 1891, VIVAQUA has become one of the largest water companies in Belgium. Today, our activities encompass the production and distribution of drinking water, the management of sewer networks and flood control. Find out more…
Mission, vision, values
The 2019-2025 strategic plan VIVAnext reflects VIVAQUA’s ambitions, plans and commitments until 2025.
It is based on our company’s mission, vision and values in order to define six strategic objectives for the medium term.
Our mission
Our company has made it its mission to ensure sustainable and constant access to high-quality water for all, to collect waste water and to control flooding.
Our vision
To exemplify together with pride a modernised public service, actively open to the world and resolutely facing the future, focused on the needs of our customers and society, and committed to preserving the environment.
Our values
A sense of service, integrity, team spirit, reliability, competence and openness are the six values practised daily by all VIVAQUA employees.
Over 130 years of history
VIVAQUA was founded on 12 December 1891 under the name Compagnie Intercommunale des Eaux de l’Agglomération bruxelloise (CIE).
The purpose of the CIE was to supply certain municipalities in Brussels with high-quality drinking water. Over the course of its history, it has expanded its missions and areas of activity.
Water Journey – Listen to our podcast
Follow the path of water, from the catchment to the sewer, through the 6 episodes of ‘Water Journey’, our brand new podcast
This audio tour (available in French or Dutch) is highlighted by bronze paving stones at 6 emblematic locations for VIVAQUA. It immerses the visitor in the daily life of our teams.
Social commitment
Drinking water and waste water management are the foundation for the development of societies. VIVAQUA seeks to contribute to the latter, beyond its primary missions, by protecting resources, providing access to water for all, creating high-quality jobs and committing to diversity.
Environmental protection
Protecting water resources is one of VIVAQUA’s key commitments. Our company aims to reduce its ecological footprint by 15% by 2038.
Social strategy
Water is a basic necessity. VIVAQUA contributes in various ways to ensuring access to drinking water and sanitation services for its customers.
Cooperation
Water is a vital resource that should be accessible to all but which is unfortunately unevenly distributed throughout the world.
Awareness-raising
VIVAQUA encourages citizens to use tap water rationally.
Organisation
VIVAQUA is a 100% public company.
As an intermunicipal association, it is administered by representatives of the associated municipalities.
The Board of Directors delegates part of its management powers to the Executive Committee composed of a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and five Directors.
VIVAQUA is organised into seven departments, each with its own specific missions and activities.