Drinking water is indispensable and must meet strict, legal quality requirements. To guarantee quality, Belgaqua, the Belgian federation for the water sector, has drawn up regulations for products connected to water pipes. These products are examined by Belgaqua and, if approved, are given a certificate. You can read more about them in this blog article.
Belgaqua
Belgaqua is the professional federation for the public services of drinking water supply and waste water treatment in Belgium. The organisation deals with the inspection of materials and products that come into contact with drinking water and appliances connected to the water supply system. These must be adequately protected against the backflow of water.
Regulations imposed
To reduce the risk of contamination of the distribution network, Belgaqua has imposed technical regulations for indoor installations. The regulations take into account the hazards that can occur with all products suitable for connection to the water mains. Furthermore, these guidelines define the different types of protection such as the check valve, interrupter or overflow. These components prevent the backflow of contaminated water and are mandatory if the product has not been tested by Belgaqua.
Maxaro taps with Belgaqua approval
Maxaro taps with a Belgaqua certificate have this stated in the specifications. This means they comply with regulations and are equipped with a backflow prevention device. This protection is required if you want to install the faucet in a new home or during a renovation. This is because there is a general obligation that only taps that have been checked and do not pose a threat to water quality may be connected. On Belgaqua' s website, you will find a complete list of all inspected taps.
In short: taps listed by Belgaqua always meet the requirements and can be bought and installed without any worries.