Swimming
Swimming pools
The municipality has 2 swimming pools: De Watergeus and De Veur. De Veur is used for club activities and swimming lessons. At De Watergeus you can also go for club activities and swimming lessons, but also for lane swimming, target group activities and recreational swimming. For more information, see www.optisport.nl/watergeus .
Requesting reimbursement for swimming lessons
Parents/guardians of Zoetermeer children who turn 6 and take swimming lessons that year for the swimming diploma A, can receive a compensation of € 100,-. The parents/guardians will receive a letter with the conditions.
Swimming in the Noord Aa
Zoetermeer has beautiful swimming water, also for surfing and sailing. A beautiful location with a beach for sunbathing and swimming.
Quality of swimming water
In warm weather, blue-green algae can cause nuisance. During the swimming season, the water quality is regularly checked. If necessary, residents are warned if the water quality does not meet the requirements. You can find this information at www.zwemwater.nl and on the signs at the beach itself. Solutions are being worked on in various ways to prevent the growth of blue-green algae and to prevent nuisance.
How do I check the quality of swimming water?
Would you like to know the quality of the water and whether you can swim?
Swimming water - Rijnland Water Board
On these websites you will also find a link to the swimming app for Apple and Android
Would you like to know more about combating blue-green algae?
Information about (controlling) blue-green algae
Blue-green algae protocol 2020 | RIVM
How often is the swimming water checked and by whom?
The Hoogheemraadschap Rijnland checks the quality of the swimming water for the presence of bacteria and blue-green algae once every two weeks. If the swimming water quality does not meet the requirements, the Omgevingsdienst Midden Holland (ODMH), commissioned by the province, issues a warning or negative swimming advice. In that case, checks are carried out weekly instead of biweekly. Information about the current swimming water quality can be found at www.zwemwater.nl .
Why is the water tested for bacteria and blue-green algae?
Swimming in water with blue-green algae can cause skin irritation and gastrointestinal complaints.