Overview
Marckolsheim wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Marckolsheim in Grand Est, France, with a population equivalent of 13,801. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Marckolsheim wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Marckolsheim, within the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France. It serves a population equivalent of 13,801, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a French treatment facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River, one of Europe's major waterways. The Rhine supports diverse aquatic life and serves as an important ecological corridor. The plant's operation contributes to maintaining the water quality of this significant river system.
Environmental context
The Marckolsheim plant discharges into the local water system that flows into the Rhine River, a major European waterway that drains into the North Sea. The Rhine supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river basin.
Frequently asked questions
The Marckolsheim wastewater treatment plant is located at D 52, Marckolsheim, in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 13,801, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Rhine River, a major European waterway draining into the North Sea.
As a French facility serving over 10,000 PE, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations to protect receiving water bodies.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 PE in France are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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