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 rising water levels. To drain the water as quickly as possible, we have recommissioned the temporary pumps that were installed in June at the Bronssluis/Slimsluis. The temporary pumps were installed because pumping station Drie Delfzijlen pumping station is being electrified. As a result, the pumping station ’s capacity pumping station temporarily reduced. pumping station Waterwolf pumping station is also operating at full capacity.
Update: Saturday, July 13
Update: On Saturday, July 13, our area received more rainfall than expected—in some places, over 20 mm. We are continuing to work hard to drain the excess water. We are also busy clearing the duckweed barriers at all pumping stations. During this season, the high water levels carry a lot of plant debris, which causes blockages if we don’t take action. The weather will become drier and calmer in the coming days. We expect water levels to recover quickly.
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Drainage
We are currently working hard to drain the excess water in our area. The De Waterwolf pumping station has been operating at full capacity since this evening. The H.D. Louwes pumping station is also draining water. Near Delfzijl, we are using pumping station Drie Delfzijlen pumping station for this purpose. Because this pumping station renovation and electrification, one pump is temporarily out of service. To drain the water as quickly as possible, the pumps previously installed at Bronssluis/Slimsluis near Garmerwolde have been put back into service. These pumps transfer water from the Damsterdiep to the Eemskanaal. As a result, the bike path along the Eemskanaal has been temporarily closed.
Forecast
Over the next 24 hours, until 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, we expect up to five millimetre . Water levels are expected to drop rapidly after that.
