A white, frozen-like film covered the Buiksloterkanaal in Noord on February 11, 2026, after approximately 20 liters of latex paint were dumped into a drain. The Waterschap spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating the responsible party is suspected of an environmental crime and faces a significant fine, though their identity is currently unknown. Rijkswaterstaat has verified the water contamination, and a contractor is deploying a specialized vacuum to remove the paint from the extensive area, with the duration of this cleanup operation remaining uncertain.