Swimming and boating season open

The swimming and boating season starts on May 1 and lasts until October 1. This means that we will be swimming more in our lakes and boating more on our waters. During the season, the Noorderzijlvest Water Authority monitors the water quality of the swimming areas. The water authority also manages the waterways in its working area.

Swimming

Children swimming in Piccardthof Lake

During the swimming season, we monitor the water quality of the swimming lakes in our working area. We advise swimming only at the 17 official swimming locations that we manage. We regularly check the water at these locations for bacteria.

Want to be sure that the water is clean enough for swimming? Checkwww.zwemwater.nl beforehand.

Boating

Recreational boating on the Winsumerdiep
Recreational boating on the Winsumerdiep

During the boating season, we manage the waterways in our working area. We ensure that they are clean, safe, and sufficiently deep and wide. During the boating season, operating hours on the waterways are extended to allow more space for recreational activities. We also indicate when there are obstructions.

Up-to-date information about recreational waterways and operating times of bridges and locks: