You are at waterschapshuis. Every day, the Noorderzijlvest Water Authority ensures a safe and sufficient supply of clean and healthy water in Groningen, Drenthe, and part of Friesland. We regulate water levels, purify wastewater, 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 defense such as a dike and is an important passageway between the city and the port. There are four passageways: two electric rolling doors, a revolving door, and a sliding door. In the event of high water, we can close these doors. This is always done in collaboration with the Hunze en Aa's Water Authority.
