control
12 March 2026
Manageable Water Management as the Foundation for Safety and Continuity
Why Water Control Is Crucial in the Netherlands
Water is indispensable, but without proper management it can also be unpredictable. Within Dutch Water Management, the Control pillar forms the foundation of effective and reliable water management. Control focuses on the regulation, steering, and management of water flows, ensuring that water reaches where it is needed and is held back where it could cause damage.
Why Water Control Is Essential in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is renowned worldwide as a country where water control is not a luxury, but a necessity. Large parts of the country lie below sea level and depend on an intricate system of pumping stations, weirs, gates, and control structures. Well-managed water control provides:
- Protection against flooding and water-related nuisance;
- Maintaining stable water levels for agriculture, nature, and urban development;
- Reliable drainage of excess water during periods of heavy rainfall;
- A safe and livable environment, even in densely populated areas.
Without precise control of water flows, infrastructure, economic activity, and the living environment would be placed at immediate risk.
Solutions Within the Control Pillar
Within the Control pillar, Dutch Water Management provides solutions that contribute to accurate water regulation in surface water, drainage, and infiltration systems. These include:
- Gates and non-return valves;
- Weirs and overflow structures;
- Configurable, low-maintenance control solutions.
These products are used by water authorities, municipalities, contractors, engineering consultancies, and industrial organizations that require high standards of reliability, durability, and safety.
Control as Part of an Integrated Approach
Water control never stands alone. That is why Control, together with Store (water storage) and Protect (water protection), forms the core of Dutch Water Management’s integrated approach. By making water flows manageable, opportunities are created for smart storage and effective protection. In this way, we build systems that not only perform today, but are also prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
With Control, we provide control over water in the Netherlands and far beyond. This is the foundation for safety, continuity, and future-proof water management.