Although the climate in Flanders, Belgium is of the moderate sea climate type and flooding does sometimes occur, local water shortages have become apparent in recent decades. The need for integrated water management is now recognized and several actions are being taken in that respect. This paper presents an overview of the seriousness of the water shortage problem, together with an indication of possible causes. One possible remediation lies in the reuse of wastewater. The status of reuse projects in Flanders is reviewed, focusing on the reuse of industrial as well as domestic wastewaters. The legal framework in Flanders is discussed, and bottlenecks that hinder reuse practice are outlined. Future developments towards wastewater reuse are also addressed. Includes 29 references, tables, figures.