Overview
Jockgrim wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Rheinzabern in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 14,149 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Jockgrim wastewater treatment plant is located in Rheinzabern, within the Jockgrim municipality in the Landkreis Germersheim district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 14,149 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German wastewater facility, Jockgrim 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 more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national and EU standards ensures effective pollutant removal. The treated effluent from Jockgrim is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting this vital river system from nutrient and pathogen pollution, contributing to the ecological health of the Rhine and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The Jockgrim plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds into the Rhine River, one of Europe's most important waterways. The Rhine basin supports a rich diversity of fish, birds, and aquatic plants, and is a critical migratory corridor for species such as salmon and eel. Downstream, the river flows through the Rhine Delta into the North Sea, making effective wastewater treatment essential for both freshwater and marine ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The Jockgrim wastewater treatment plant is located in Rheinzabern, within the Jockgrim municipality in the Landkreis Germersheim district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 14,149 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Rhine River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a German facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with possible additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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