De Watergroep provides drinking water services to over 3 million people across 177 municipalities in Flanders, Belgium. As the region's largest public water utility, it operates an extensive network of more than 34,000 kilometers of pipelines. In addition to supplying high-quality drinking water, De Watergroep offers tailored water solutions for industry and is increasingly active in water reuse and circular water systems. A key player in Belgium's water sector, it is at the forefront of innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable resource management. On 11th March 2025, at Amsterdam International Water Week, Hans Goossens, CEO, accepted the offer of membership into the Leading Utilities of the World network and received a Golden Tap award, recognising the achievement of highest level of utility service.