Over the past few months, there has been hardly any rain in Flanders. According to a recent article on HLN (The Latest News) As a result, more and more cisterns are running dry. What many people only then notice: their well is damaged. Cracks, odour nuisance, backflow or empty tubs suddenly come to light.
Recognisable? Then it time to act, before the next rainstorm!
Empty well? Then trouble comes up
Water expert Wendy Francken (VLARIO) warns in the article: those who have a cistern often only notice problems when it is already too late. No pressure, strange smells or a pump sucking in air... and in some cases even water in the basement.
"In a dry spell, you notice it immediately: the pump pulls air and the system no longer works."
- Wendy Francken, water expert at VLARIO (via HLN)
Often, structural damage is the cause. Especially in older concrete manholes, the wall may have weakened over the years.
Need a repair? Nu Flow helps without breaking
At Nu Flow, we specialise in repairing cisterns and septic tanks via re-cement. No breaking, no replacement, but a structural solution inside the existing tub.
Think about:
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Cracks in concrete manholes
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Odour nuisance or kickback problems
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Malfunctioning pumps or changeovers
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Wear on filters or connections
Our approach:
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Thorough inspection of the damage
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Targeted preparation and cleaning (if required)
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Repair of the entire inner wall with durable cementation
So your cistern can last for years again. Safe, clean and affordable.
Why choose re-cementation?
✓ No replacement needed: your existing well will be retained
✓ No digging or felling work
✓ Durable solution with waterproof finish
✓ Fast execution, minimal inconvenience
✓ Also in case of odour, leaks or cracks
Get your cistern repaired before the problem gets worse
Notice that your well is draining, smells bad or your installation is faltering? Then it Time for a professional repair. We will visit, analyse the problem and give a clear quote.
Source: HLN+ article on cisterns and drought, 8 May 2025
