Decline in water levels continues
Water levels throughout the Noorderzijlvest working area have begun to fall. Lower levels are also visible in the lower-lying areas around Leekstermeer. The precipitation of the past few hours has not led to any additional measures being taken.
Decrease in water level at Leekstermeer
Closing the check valve at Schouwerzijl and evenly distributing the excess water across the entire reservoir has caused the water level in Leekstermeer to drop. The pumping stations continue to operate in order to drain the excess water and return the water levels to the target level. There is still a considerable supply of water from Drenthe. In order to drain the excess water properly and quickly, the check valve at Schouwerzijl will remain closed. Last night, 17 million m3 was discharged into the Wadden Sea via the Cleveringsluizen.
Inspections during the weekend as well
The outlook is favorable with drier weather on the way. Due to the expected further decline in water levels, debris may accumulate in the water. This can block divers and impede water drainage. Urgent problems will be resolved over the weekend. Further inspections will also take place in the coming days to monitor vulnerable areas.
High tide
Over the past few days, a low-pressure system has brought heavy rainfall to our working area. This amount of rain, combined with saturated soil, has caused water levels to rise. These high levels are leading to local flooding. Water levels are now falling again in most places. Our pumping stations are still operating at maximum capacity to discharge the excess water into the sea.