Water supply and sanitation in Belgium is provided by a large variety of organizations: Most of the 589 municipalities of Belgium have delegated the responsibility for water supply and sanitation to regional or inter-municipal utilities. There are more than 62 water supply utilities, including 2 regional, 30 inter-municipal and 30 municipal utilities.
Belgium is a state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, as well as those of several other major international organizations such as NATO.
Theft and pick pocketing is a problem in crowded areas. Be extra vigilant in Brussels and Antwerp at major railway stations, on the underground, buses and trams, particularly late at night.