paroolFeb 19, 2026, 19:00

Is the boil-water advisory in two streets a cause for concern?

Waternet has issued a boiling water advisory for several addresses in Amsterdam after bacteria were detected during routine daily quality inspections. Experts state that these measures are strictly precautionary and reflect the high safety standards of Dutch water monitoring, which aims to prevent illness before it occurs. While affected residents are advised to boil their water for three minutes, the overall risk to public health remains minimal.

Health Amsterdam Netherlands

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Jumping rope to get people moving: ‘I want to get young people away from their screens’

Should we allow ‘ik wordt’ or are we more creative?

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Britt van den Dobbelsteen hero for Olympiacos Piraeus in Champions League final

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New language requirement primarily meant to look strict

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