Swimming
Pools
The municipality has 2 swimming pools: De Watergeus and De Veur. De Veur is used for club activities and swimming lessons. De Watergeus is also used for club activities and swimming lessons, as well as lane swimming, target group activities and recreational swimming. For more information visit www.optisport.nl/watergeus.
Requesting reimbursement for swimming lessons
Parents/caregivers of Zoetermeer children who turn 6 and are taking swimming lessons for swimming certificate A in that year can receive a reimbursement of €100. The parents/caregivers will receive a letter about this with the conditions.
Swimming in the Noord Aa
Zoetermeer has beautiful swimming water, also for surfing and boating. A beautiful location with a beach for sunbathing and swimming.
Bathing water quality
In warm weather, nuisance blue-green algae can occur. During the swimming season, water quality is checked regularly. If necessary, residents are warned if the water quality does not meet requirements. You can then find this information at www.zwemwater.nl and on signs at the beach itself. Solutions are being worked on in various ways to stop the growth of blue-green algae and prevent nuisance.
How do I check the quality of swimming water?
Want to know the quality of the water and whether you can swim?
Bathing water - Rhineland Water Board
On these websites you will also find a link to the swimming app for Apple and Android
Want to learn more about blue-green algae control?
Information on blue-green algae (control)
Blue-green algae protocol 2020 | RIVM
How often is the bathing water monitored and by whom?
The Rijnland Water Board checks the swimming water quality once every two weeks for the presence of bacteria and blue-green algae. 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, inspections are carried out weekly instead of biweekly. Information on current bathing water quality can be found at www.zwemwater.nl.
Why is the water checked for bacteria and blue-green algae?
Swimming in water with blue-green algae can cause skin irritation and gastrointestinal problems.