Flooding: help and advice
Do you see signs of a broken water main or pipe in your area? Or is your home flooding? Please check the service interruptions page for current maintenance and service interruptions in your area.
Water-related issues outside your home
Do you see water-related issues outside your home? For example, a flooded street or well? Check first whether the problem is already known on our map that shows disruptions. Check this map using your postal code and immediately find water-related issues and disruptions in your area!
View map with current disruptions
Report water-related issues
Is your disruption not on the map? Please report the disruption or issue to our Waternet. You can reach us 24 hours a day on 0900 93 94.
Investigation into the cause
After receiving your report, Waternet will investigate the situation.
- Firstly, we will determine the type of water. Is it ground water, waste water, tap water or rainwater?
- We will also check if work has recently been done in your area.
- If we can do something about the problem, we will solve it as soon as possible.
The problem might be inside your home. Then you should call a plumber. Waternet is only responsible for the pipes up to the main water shut off valve and the water meter. If you live in Amsterdam, we can put you in contact with a plumber.
Water-related issues due to rain
Has it rained hard or is there still a downpour? And do you have issues with water as a result?
See here what you can do about it
Do you see water-related issues outside your home? For example, a flooded street or well? Check first whether the problem is already known on our map that shows disruptions. Check this map using your postal code and immediately find water-related issues and disruptions in your area!
Water-related issues in your basement or home
Do you have issues with water in your home? In your basement or cellar, for instance? Or do you have mould on your walls or a leaking roof? Or is there a leak in your water pipe? The best solution is to call a plumber. Waternet is only responsible for water-related issues and the water pipes outside your home: up to and including the main valve and water meter.
- Do you live in Amsterdam? Then we will help you arrange a plumber.
- Is there a leak in your home? Read more useful information about leaks and blockages.
Prevent water-related issues in your home
It has been raining more often and harder in the summer. As a result, we have had more water-related issues. Luckily, you can take certain measures to protect your home.
This way, you can prevent water-related issues in your home
Issues due to high groundwater
Is the ground water at a high level? Then cellars and other places in the house sometimes get wet or damp. Want to prevent these problems? Read our tips!