Live conditions across the Netherlands

Stay one step
ahead of water.

See flooding, drought and water quality issues in your area. Together, we can keep our neighbourhoods safe and resilient.

RMS+2,418 people are helping watch our water
LIVE OVERVIEW

What’s happening near you?

Detailed map of the Netherlands showing provinces, cities, rivers, lakes, and surrounding water
Reference map: Nations Online Project · WaterWacht issue data

ⓘ Data is gathered from local water authorities, weather services and community reports. Learn about our data

SEE SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING.

Your eyes help protect our water.

Spotted a flooded street, dry canal or unusual water colour? A quick report can help neighbours and local authorities respond faster.

2,418community reports94%reviewed within 24h
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Report an issue

It only takes a minute.

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HOW WATERWATCH WORKS

Small signals. Safer places.

Water changes quickly. We make it easier for everyone to see what’s happening and take action.

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Check your area

See live conditions and local alerts on the map.

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Share what you see

Report a problem when you spot one in your neighbourhood.

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Look out for each other

Get notified about issues and help your community prepare.

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See what is happening

Use the map to explore flooding, drought and water quality reports near you. Zoom in to see more local towns and observations.

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Understand the signal

Every colored dot has a report behind it with a location, date and plain-language description of the issue.

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Take the next step

Stay clear of unsafe water, share a report when you notice a problem, and help your neighbours respond early.

ABOUT WATERWATCH NL

Water awareness, shared locally.

WaterWacht is a community-first way to understand what is happening with water across the Netherlands. It brings together local observations, public information and clear visual alerts in one easy place.

This first version is a prototype. The next step is connecting it to live data from water authorities, weather services and verified community reports.

Share an observation

Built around trust

We aim to make water information clear, timely and useful without overwhelming people.

01Local reports reviewed for quality
02Public data sources explained clearly
03Designed for every Dutch neighbourhood
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Local and practical

We focus on information that helps people understand their surroundings and decide what to do next.

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Clear for everyone

Water information should be useful whether you are a resident, volunteer, visitor or local authority.

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Always improving

This platform will grow through better data, community feedback and collaboration across the Netherlands.