Your Waterscape
To ensure there is enough clean water in every season, the Noorderzijlvest Water Authority has installed more than a hundred locks, weirs, pumping stations, coupures, and treatment plants in our region. Each one serves a specific purpose and is a familiar sight in the landscape for many residents. But what do they actually do? You can find more information on the Your Waterscape website.
The Netherlands and water
The Netherlands and water. They are inextricably linked. Since the Middle Ages, we have been battling rising water levels. We held back the water with dykes and dyke passages, also known as coupures, and drained excess water with waterways and mills. Pumping stations have now taken over the task of the mills almost everywhere, but more is needed to keep our feet dry. Climate change is presenting us with additional challenges, such as periods of heavy rainfall or, conversely, too little rain, resulting in flooding or drought. We also want to keep our water clean for our own health.