Overview
MOMMENHEIM wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Mommenheim in Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,800 residents as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
The MOMMENHEIM wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Mommenheim, within the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,800 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small agglomeration. As a French wastewater treatment plant, MOMMENHEIM operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment. For agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, the directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European river that flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. Protecting this watershed is important for maintaining water quality and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Zorn River, a tributary of the Moder River, which flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The plant's location in the Alsace plain, an area with intensive agriculture and groundwater resources, underscores the importance of effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The MOMMENHEIM wastewater treatment plant is located at Rue de la Forêt, Mommenheim, in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 6,800 residents of Mommenheim and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Zorn River, a tributary of the Moder River, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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