De Dijken-Bakkerom balancing lake used after heavy rainfall

Dykes Dykes Dykes Bakkerom Flood Storage Area Put into Use for the First Time

The water authority that we can live safely with water. That is why we have decided to utilize the Dykes Bakkerom balancing lake . This will result in a local drop in the water level of approximately 10 centimetre. For the total catchwater , the use of the storage area will result in a reduction of approximately 4 centimetre. We will begin this process at 3:00 p.m. this afternoon. Water from the surrounding area can then flow into this area. It will remain here for a maximum of a few days before being discharged into the sea. We will be able to discharge excess water into the sea tomorrow morning. We can do this again tomorrow evening. We expect the water level in the catchwater to slowly drop to normal levels catchwater Tuesday. This is the first time we will be using the De Dykes Bakkerom water storage area. It was ready for use at the end of 2021.

Water collection in De Onlanden as well

There is also excess water in the northern part of Drenthe. This water flows to De Onlanden, where it is collected. De Onlanden has long been used as balancing lake.

Who is responsible for what during a flood?

The water authority committed to complying with the established Water Level Regulation Plan us prevent flooding as much as possible. To effectively manage water levels under all circumstances, it is important that there is sufficient space for water. The balancing lakes contribute balancing lakes this.
The council a legal duty of care regarding groundwater management in public spaces (built-up areas). It is also responsible for the drainage of rainwater and wastewater through the sewer system. The council the first point of contact if flooding occurs here.