Your Water World
To ensure that there is sufficient clean water in every season, the Noorderzijlvest Water Authority has more than a hundred locks, weirs, pumping stations, culverts, and treatment plants in our working area. They all have their own function and are familiar features of the landscape for many residents. But what exactly do they do? You can find more information on the Jouw Waterwereld website.
The Netherlands and water
The Netherlands and water. They are inextricably linked. Since the Middle Ages, we have been battling against rising water levels. We held back the water with dykes and dyke passages (also known as coupures), and drained off excess water using waterways and mills. Nowadays, pumping stations have 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.