Helpdesk Water

Water management

The Helpdesk Water is primarily designed to answer questions from people who are (professionally) involved in water policy, water management and water safety-issues in The Netherlands. The Helpdesk Water was created through a collaboration between the Dutch government, provinces, municipalities and the local water board's union.

Water management in the Netherlands is a complicated issue. Moreover, water distribution is difficult during dry periods and times when there is too much water. Besides information about water management and distribution these pages also provide info on flood risk, water shortage and drought.

Water quality

Sufficient clean water is of vital importance to humans, animals and the environment. No one wants to live near polluted, fetid water in ponds or canals.

Water and safety

The level of the sea is rising, rains are stronger and more icewater is flowing down from the Alps. The importance of good flood risk management is becoming more and more important.

Sediment

The Netherlands is a land full of water. Through times most of the waters became less deep by sedimentation of sludge and plant remains.

Legislation

Information about legislation in the Netherlands.

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