VOLGELSHEIM Wastewater Treatment Plant, Volgelsheim, Grand Est, France

The VOLGELSHEIM wastewater treatment plant is located in Volgelsheim, within the Grand Est region of France. It serves a population of approximately 5,000 residents and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent discharge. With a designed capacity of 6,500 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 891.99 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity. As a French facility, it complies with national regulations derived from the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, ultimately draining into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment helps protect this vital river system from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into the Rhine River basin, a major European watershed that flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The Rhine supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and other migratory fish, and is an important drinking water source. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.