Questions for chapter 6 Basic course Dutch Wavemakers

Select the main themes of water management in the Netherlands.

Sufficient water and clean water

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Clean water and water safety

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Clean water, sufficient water and water safety

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Which guideline forms the basis for the management of:

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The European Water Framework Directive (WFD)
Administrative agreement water
The Delta Act

Water quality

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Water quantity

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Water safety

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Which organization is responsible for what?

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Monitor water quality of major rivers and lakes, monitor water quality and water levels
Monitor water quality in small rivers, lakes and streams, monitor water safety and water levels
Ensure regional policy, regional flood defenses, granting permits for groundwater extraction
take care of groundwater management in urban areas, take care of the drainage of rainwater and wastewater through the sewer system
production and distribution of drinking water

Rijkswaterstaat

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Regional water authorities

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Provincies

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Municipalities

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Water companies

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What is special about the Delta Programme? There are several correct answers.

Employees of different organizations work together to arrange water management as optimally as possible

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Only governments and major stakeholders are allowed to think along and decide on the measures to be taken, so that decisions can be made quickly

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Within the Delta Programme, the focus is on how a disaster can be prevented and not on what should happen if a disaster has occurred

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The Delta Program only offers solutions for those areas in the Netherlands that are threatened by rising sea levels. Because of this focus, very specific action can be taken to keep these areas safe and dry

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