Overview
Monsheim Awzv Mittleres Pfrimmtal is a wastewater treatment plant in Monsheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, serving approximately 31,300 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Monsheim Awzv Mittleres Pfrimmtal is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Monsheim, within the Landkreis Alzey-Worms district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 31,300, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German plant of this scale, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the directive mandates secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Pfrimm River and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pfrimm River, a tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is one of Europe's most important watersheds, supporting rich biodiversity and serving as a critical water resource. Downstream, the Rhine flows through the Netherlands into the North Sea. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is home to species such as salmon and eel.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Monsheim, in the Landkreis Alzey-Worms district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 31,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Pfrimm River, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually the North Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. Tertiary treatment may be required if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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