UPDATE: Salinisation overview for 27 September 2024.
Z5 value and clarification
The Z5 value in the North Sea Canal is currently 3243 mg/l which has increased compared to last week.
The discharge Weesp (Q5) is currently 31 m3/s. The discharge Lobith (QLobith) is about 1520 m3/s. The water intake system (WIS) is 0 m3/s.
Expectations
Lots of rain is expected in the coming days. Due to the diving operations in Ijmuiden there will be a ‘spui’ restriction at IJmuiden between 07:00 am and 07:00 pm. This restriction applies as long as the level can remain sufficiently controlled.
Measures
The Z5 value is steadily decreasing. But because of the 'spui' restriction, we will continue with optimised lock passages.
We will continue to cluster ships and minimise empty-running. We will accept certain delay. So far, the delay has been limited.
The CNB and the RWS-WNN will have a meeting on Monday 30 September regarding the salt intrusion and how to best monitor the situation. You will receive a new update about the situation next week.