30 years of the Rhine smelter: A milestone for our drinking water protection!

30 years of the Rhine smelter: A milestone for our drinking water protection!

The Worms Rhine Made station celebrates its 30th anniversary on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. This significant facility was launched in 1995 to monitor the water quality of the Rhine and ensure that early detection of pollutant loads can take place. The foundation was a reaction to the chemical accident at Sandoz in Switzerland in 1986, which illustrated the urgency of such measures. The station is a joint project of the federal states of Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse and Baden-Württemberg and is considered an important element in cross-border water protection of the Rhine. The Rheingütestation also offers user-friendly online access to important measurement data.

international water protection and cooperation

The importance of the Rhine approval extends beyond the national borders. In a more comprehensive context, Germany acts in accordance with the principles of the Convention to Protection and Use for Cross -Border Water Rays and International Lakes. This agreement aims to improve the cooperation between states that share water. Germany joined the water convention in 1994, while the convention itself came into force in 1996. This international agreement obliges the contracting parties to control cross -border environmental impacts and ensure the sustainable management of water. Information from BMUV clarify that the convention comprises numerous states and offers the members the opportunity to exchange ideas in common committees.

Since its foundation, the Rhine smelter has played a key role in closing the surveillance network gap in the Rhein-Neckar metropolitan area. Your data and experience are not only used locally, but also internationally to promote cooperation in water protection. The success of the station is an example of how effective water protection and cross-border cooperation can contribute to the sustainable development of water resources, which is crucial for achieving the UNA-AUTA 2030.