We treat what you flush—and now we do that even better

Attention residents of the northern Netherlands! On Wednesday, 15 October, we reached an important milestone: part of the Garmerwolde treatment process has been renovated and put into use. And that's good news for you. Want to know why? Read on to find out. 

Reliable and treated water for your village

The treatment plant in Garmerwolde consists of three treatment lines: 

  • Last year, Treatment line 2 was renovated.
  • Treatment line 1 has now been completed successfully
  • Next year, we will tackle Treatment line 3.
Numbered treatment lines in Garmerwolde
The water authority numbered the treatment lines: Treatment lines 1, 2, and 3. The photo above shows what we mean.

The more treatment lines are renovated, the better the water is cleaned for you and your neighbours. Whether you live in Garmerwolde, Ten Boer, Thesinge, Zevenhuizen, Woltersum, Ten Post, Stedum, Winneweer, Loppersum, Weerden, Westeremden, Garsthuizen, Leermens, Ten Boer, Garmerwolde, or Lewenborg: the water you use is treated here. 

Less pollution, more reuse – your water gets a second life 

Due to our upgraded treatment lines, we are better able to remove harmful substances from the water, use less energy, and recover valuable materials. This means cleaner water in the shower, less impact on the environment, and a step toward a circular water chain.  

Treated water is important for your health, for the nature in your environment, and for the future of the northern Netherlands. 

Part of the treatment process in Garmerwolde

You have an impact on the quality of our water   

What you flush down the drain eventually ends up at our treatment plant. Medication residues, cleaning products, or grease—we have to remove everything that ends up in the sewer. Thanks to the efforts of our teams and external partners, two treatment lines are operating safely and efficiently, and now better than ever. But truly clean water starts with conscious use. 

Would you like to help keep the water in your area cleaner? Discover what you can do for cleaner water.  

Every drop counts, including yours

Together, we ensure clean and healthy water in the northern Netherlands. Because only by working together—from treatment to households—can we meet the water challenges of tomorrow.