Update: Pressure pipe rupture at Sebaldeburen repaired

On Saturday evening, November 30, 2024, a leak in a pressure pipe in a field near Sebaldeburen was reported. Local residents reported a foul odor, after which the leak was detected. The damage is such that repairs are necessary. On Sunday morning, all parties involved began working to repair the leak as quickly as possible.

Sewage pumping stations shut down

Several sewage pumping stations in the area were shut down last night and overnight. These include pumping stations Noorderzijlvest Water Authority, Wetterskip Fryslan, and the Municipality of Westerkwartier. The reason for shutting down the pumping stations to prevent the wastewater from mixing further with the existing surface water. To protect water quality, several watercourses have been watercourses to prevent the wastewater from spreading further. Once the pressure pipeline has been repaired, an assessment will be made to determine whether the water system can be flushed through.

The Sebaldeburen Polder Pumping Station is in operation to prevent flooding

The Sebaldeburen polder pumping station is currently in operation. This is because we also need to manage water discharge. If we shut down the pumping station, the surrounding area will experience flooding.

Sewage is transported by lorry

The wastewater is currently being transported by tanker trucks to our wastewater treatment plant in Marum. As a result, local residents may notice an increase in truck traffic.

Update: The leak has been repaired, and the pressure line is back in service

The leak was discovered following excavation work. The leak was caused by a hole in the pipe. Twelve metre were replaced on site. After conducting several tests, it was determined that the pressure pipe has been fully repaired and can resume operation. This means that the pumping stations will be restarted gradually. Over the next few days, we will be working on sealing the hole, restoring the site, and cleaning out the ditches. An investigation into how the hole in the pipe occurred will be conducted in the coming period.