Guided tour of the Garmerwolde sewage treatment plant

How is the city's sewage treated? Why is it important to conserve water? What can and cannot be disposed of in the sewer system? Discover the answers during a guided tour of the sewage treatment plant in Garmerwolde (minimum age 10 years).

Useful information

  • The excursion period is from March to October.
  • The minimum age of participants is 10 years old.
  • The tour must be requested at least 4 weeks in advance.
  • Minimum group size: 8 people
  • Maximum group size: 32 people
  • Unfortunately, the tour is not easily accessible for people in wheelchairs.
  • The water authority cancel the excursion at short notice due to work, emergencies, or weather conditions.
  • There are no costs associated with the tours.
  • The tour is at your own risk.

Location

  • Garmerwolde sewage treatment plant, Grasdijkweg 2, 9798 TC Garmerwolde

Safety first

Visiting the treatment plant is at your own risk. Bacteria may be released at the treatment plant, which generally do not pose a risk. However, the bacteria released may be harmful to an unborn child/baby or to people in poor health. The water authority therefore strongly water authority against visiting the treatment plants for:

  • pregnant women
  • (elderly) persons in poor health

Application form - guided tour

Are you interested in a tour of the sewage treatment plant in Garmerwolde?

Application form for a tour of the Garmerwolde sewage treatment plant

Excursions for elementary, secondary, and vocational students

For primary school, secondary school, and vocational education students, the date and time of the excursion will be determined in consultation . You can send an email to: educatie@noorderzijlvest.nl

Additional information

  • The tours are for children in year 7 of primary school and above.
  • The minimum age of the student is 10 years old, and the student must be able to follow safety instructions.
  • The school must provide one supervisor or teacher for every 10 children.
  • The teacher is responsible for the group of students during and after the excursion. 

Garmerwolde sewage treatment plant

How does the water authority purify water authority ? We treat in sewage treatment plants (STPs) and then discharge it into ditches, ponds, and canals.