Water level regulation plans

Agreements on water levels sometimes need to be renegotiated. Circumstances and insights can change. We recently made thirteen new water level decisions. The measures for eleven of these decisions have already been implemented. We are currently working on the implementation measures for two of the decisions: Fivelingo and Spijksterpompen.

Level decisions in preparation

Most monitoring decisions relate to subsidence by natural gas extraction. In these areas in North Groningen, subsidence more than 10 centimeters is subsidence . This affects the functioning of the water system.

An exception to this is theWater Level Regulation Plan in the Zuidelijk Westerkwartier. This Water Level Regulation Plan necessary for the redevelopment of the stream valley to enable the creation of balancing lake the development of nature.

Adopted water level decisions

In recent years, the Bestuur of Directors has Bestuur of Directors a number of new water level decisions. There were various reasons for this. The water level decisions adopted since 2019 are:

Fivelingo bosom

A new Water Level Regulation Plan the Fivelingo basin is currently being prepared.

  • Further studies Water Level Regulation Plan conducted in 2022 in preparation for the Water Level Regulation Plan .
  • In 2023, we will talk to farmers and landowners about how the water system currently functions.
  • Using the results of the studies, our calculation models, and information from the surrounding area, we willWater Level Regulation Plan aWater Level Regulation Plan in 2023. We will discuss this with all stakeholders.
  • Interactive site Water Level Decision Fivelingo Basin (digital document - storymaps.arcgis.com)

If you have any problems reading the digital document, please contact us by email: uitvoeringpeilbesluiten@noorderzijlvest.nl

Spiked pumps

At the end of 2020, we started preparations for the Water Level Regulation Plan .

  • In 2022, we spoke with farmers and landowners about the current functioning of the water system.
  • Using the results of the studies, our calculation models, and information from the surrounding area, we willWater Level Regulation Plan aWater Level Regulation Plan in the second quarter of this year. 
  • In the third and fourth quarters, we will organize regional meetings to discuss thisWater Level Regulation Plan all stakeholders.
  • Interactive site Water Level Decision Spijksterpompen (digital document storymap arcgis.com)

Casper Men

On December 14, 2022, the Bestuur of Directors the water authority adopted the Water Level Regulation Plan Hommes Water Level Regulation Plan . The Casper Hommes polder is located in an area affected by subsidence natural gas extraction, which has an impact on the water system. That is why a new Water Level Regulation Plan has been drawn up.

Announcement of Water Level Regulation Plan Hommes

Transverse depth  

On June 5, 2024, the Bestuur of Directors the water authority adopted the Water Level Regulation Plan . This Water Level Regulation Plan necessary for the redevelopment of the stream valley in accordance with the area plan for the Dwarsdiep area. To implement this, adjustments to the water system are required. The adopted Water Level Regulation Plan the new water levels to be set and the necessary structures for this. 

Approved Water Level Regulation Plan

The official announcement of the Water Level Regulation Plan found at www.overheid.nl:

Electrical breast, 1st peel

On October 27, 2021, the Bestuur of Directors the water authority adopted the Water Level Regulation Plan 1st shellElectraboezem.

The Electraboezem1st shellwater level area is located in an area affected by subsidence natural gas extraction. This has an impact on the water system, which is why a new Water Level Regulation Plan has been Water Level Regulation Plan .

Fanerpolder, Zuidhorner Zuidpolder, Vredewold, Lagemeeden, Nienoord, and Lettelbert/Driepolders

A new Water Level Regulation Plan was Water Level Regulation Plan for these polders in June 2019. The Water Level Regulation Plan implemented within the framework of the Zuidelijk Westerkwartier development.

  • These polders are quite low-lying and have a high water level. When there is heavy rainfall, water from ditches can sometimes overflow onto the land. Standards have been agreed in the National Administrative Agreement on Water Management regarding how often this is permitted. This means that grassland may be flooded with water from the surrounding ditches once every 10 years. This is permitted on 5% of the lowest part of the polder.
  • Peat occurs here and there in the subsoil of the six polders. This means that we cannot simply lower the water levels. Lowering water levels in peat soils can lead to subsidence.

Fledderbosch - Our Interest

On December 15, 2021, the Bestuur of Directors the water authority adopted the Water Level Regulation Plan - Ons Belang.
The Fledderbosch - Ons Belang polder is located in an area affected by subsidence natural gas extraction, which has an impact on the water system. A new Water Level Regulation Plan has therefore Water Level Regulation Plan .

Garmerwolde - Rottegat

On July 12, 2023, the Bestuur of Directors the water authority adopted the Water Level Regulation Plan . The Garmerwolde-Rottegat polder is located in an area affected by subsidence natural gas extraction, which has an impact on the water system. A new Water Level Regulation Plan has therefore Water Level Regulation Plan .

Approved Water Level Regulation Plan - Rottegat

Noorderzijlvest on www.overheid.nl:Water Board Journal 2023, 10502 | Overheid.nl > Official announcements (officielebekendmakingen.nl)

Oudezijl

On July 12, 2023, the Bestuur of Directors the water authority adopted the Water Level Regulation Plan .
The Oudezijl Polder is located in an area affected by subsidence natural gas extraction, which has an impact on the water system. For this reason, a new Water Level Regulation Plan has been Water Level Regulation Plan .

Approved Water Level Regulation Plan

Water Board Journal 2023, 10502 | Overheid.nl > Official announcements (officielebekendmakingen.nl)

Lake Paterswoldsemeer

On July 6, 2022, the Bestuur of Directors the water authority adopted the Water Level Regulation Plan .

More information Water level decision for Paterswoldsemeer finalized

Hemert Polder

A new Water Level Regulation Plan was Water Level Regulation Plan for this polder in November 2020. This was necessary because the polder is located in an area where the ground is subsiding due to natural gas extraction. This affects the functioning of the water system.

Polder Dykes

A new Water Level Regulation Plan was Water Level Regulation Plan for this polder in October 2019. We did this for the following reasons:

Delthe Polder

A new Water Level Regulation Plan was Water Level Regulation Plan for this polder in October 2019. This was necessary because the polder is located in an area where the ground is subsiding due to natural gas extraction. This affects the functioning of the water system.

Target levels

If you would like to know what the target levels are in our management area, please refer to our water-authority map.

  • On the map on the left side of the page, click on ">" to open the map layer list.
  • Here you can check the box for "Water level areas."
  • You can now zoom in on the map to see all the information you need. 

GeoWeb 5.6 (noorderzijlvest.nl)

Would you like information about established water level decisions? Please contact us atpeilbesluiten@noorderzijlvest.nl.