Bremen – October 30, 2026 -- At current reinvestment rates, fully renewing Europe's drinking water networks would take between roughly 90 years in Belgium and 1,000 years in Finland, according to a new study by engineering consultancy Sweco.

The study, titled "Old Pipes, New Pressure" (German: "Alte Rohre, neuer Druck"), uses EurEau investment data from 2026 and reported network lengths. It finds that spending levels alone do not show whether networks are being renewed at a sustainable pace.

Stockholm – October 05, 2026 -- Europe's water utilities currently invest roughly €52.5 billion annually in drinking-water and wastewater infrastructure, yet the European Commission estimates an annual funding gap of around €23 billion, according to a new Urban Insight report from engineering and consultancy firm Sweco.