You are at waterschapshuis. Every day, the Noorderzijlvest Water Authority ensures safe, sufficient, clean, and healthy water in Groningen, Drenthe, and part of Friesland. We regulate water levels, treat , and work with residents and partners to find solutions to climate change. Without water authorities, more than half of the Netherlands would be under water.
The Waterwolf pumping station plays an important role in draining water from large parts of Groningen and Drenthe. Since 1920, it has protected millions of residents from flooding thanks to its impressive pumping capacity. The pumping station is not only a technical and historical monument, but also a symbol of perseverance in the fight against water.
A coupure is a break in a flood defence a dyke is an important passage between the city and the port. There are four passages: two electric roller doors, a revolving door, and a sliding door. In case of high water, we can close these doors. This is always done in collaboration with the water authority en Aa's water authority .
