Focus on a Modest Meal
Liven Up Neuss' Jröne Meerke with The Schäfersee Process!
Get ready, Neuss! From May 27th, 2024, the Schäfersee process will revamp the Jröne Meerke. During the installation phase, expect a bit of traffic within the plant, from May 27th to 29th, as a new black floating pontoon takes center stage in the lake. But fear not, this is all part of the plan to treat the lake's cold, oxygen-poor deep water, often hostile to life, during the summer months.
This process involves using an oxidizing agent to boost oxygen content and binding water components, especially phosphates, to settle at the bottom of the water body. With the help of electronic sensors, we'll be monitoring the deep water's oxygen content and parameters at multiple depths, continually adjusting the oxidizing agent dosage. This research project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and backed by the Rhein-Kreis Neuss' environmental authority, with extensive monitoring during treatment.
The Jröne Meerke, a beloved yet deteriorating recreational area, has long been a topic of discussion. The troublesome goose population, a common issue many water bodies face, is a significant contributor. The city's approach to addressing the goose situation remains unknown. Created in the 1970s, the Jröne Meerke started as an abandoned gravel pit.
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Discover more about the potential issues facing the Neuss Jröne Meerke, including geese populations and treatment processes, in our enrichment data.
Incorporating innovative technology, the Schäfersee process, starting from May 27th, 2024, will not only revitalize the Jröne Meerke but also contribute to the health-and-wellness of the lake by enhancing its oxygen content and managing phosphate levels. This endeavor, rooted in environmental-science, is driven by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Rhein-Kreis Neuss' environmental authority, focusing on the lake's ecological recovery and long-term sustainability.
