No. 6,666 in Dutch
waterschap
A "waterschap" is a regional water authority in the Netherlands responsible for water management, including flood control, water quality, and water level regulation.
In a sentence
Het waterschap beheert de waterstanden in de regio.
The water authority manages the water levels in the region.
The term 'waterschap' refers to a governing body responsible for water management and infrastructure in a defined area.
Tijdens een vergadering van het waterschap werden plannen besproken voor nieuwe dijken.
During a meeting of the water authority, plans for new dikes were discussed.
Here, 'waterschap' denotes an organizational entity that convenes to make decisions regarding regional water systems.
We hebben een bezwaar ingediend bij het waterschap over de verhoging van de belasting.
We filed an objection with the water authority regarding the tax increase.
In this context, 'waterschap' serves as an administrative institution that citizens interact with concerning policies and charges related to water management.
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