Water levels rising again - update
On Friday, July 12, approximately 35-45 mm of rain fell across our area in less than 10 hours. This led to elevated water levels. In order to drain the water as quickly as possible, we recommissioned the temporary pumps that were installed at the Bronssluis/Slimsluis in June. The temporary pumps were installed because the De Drie Delfzijlen pumping station is being electrified. As a result, the capacity of the pumping station is temporarily lower. The De Waterwolf pumping station is also running at full capacity.
Update Saturday, July 13
Update: On Saturday, July 13, our area received more precipitation than expected. In some places, more than 20 mm. We are continuing to work hard to drain the excess water. We are also busy clearing the duckweed fences for all pumping stations. The large amount of water this season is carrying a lot of plant debris, which will cause blockages if we do not intervene. The weather will be drier and calmer in the coming days. We expect the water levels to recover quickly.
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Water drainage
We are working hard to drain the excess water in our area. The De Waterwolf pumping station has been operating at full capacity since this evening. H.D. Louwes is also draining water. Near Delfzijl, we are doing this with the De Drie Delfzijlen pumping station. Because this pumping station is being renovated and electrified, one pump is temporarily out of service. In order to drain the water as quickly as possible, the pumps previously installed at Bronssluis/Slimsluis near Garmerwolde have been put back into use. These pumps transfer the water from the Damsterdiep to the Eemskanaal. As a result, the cycle path along the Eemskanaal has been temporarily closed.
Forecast
For the next 24 hours, until Saturday, July 13, 11:00 p.m., we expect a maximum of five millimeters of precipitation. The water level is expected to drop rapidly after that.
