Your Water World
To ensure that there is sufficient clean water in every season, the Noorderzijlvest Water Authority has region than a hundred locks, weirs, pumping stations, coupures, and treatment plants in our region . 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 Your Water World 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 dyke passages also known as coupures), and drained excess water with waterways mills. pumping stations have now taken over the task of the mills pumping stations 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.