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major water disruption from Pukkelpop in this street

Residents on a street near Pukkelpop are facing major disruption linked to the festival. With normal water supplies affected, some are reportedly using swimming-pool water to flush their toilets.

By Anmol Dubey · 24 August 2026

Residents on a street near the Pukkelpop festival are facing major disruption, including difficulties accessing water for basic household needs.

The disruption has reportedly left some residents using water from swimming pools to flush their toilets. The situation is affecting ordinary household activities in the area.

Impact on residents

The reported water difficulties are part of wider disruption experienced by people living near the festival site. No further details about the cause or duration of the problems were provided.

Written by Anmol Dubey for shortnews.be. How we work, and how to ask for a correction: editorial policy.

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