Pegel Maxau, Stream gauge on the Rhine River in Mannheim, Germany
Pegel Maxau is a water measurement station on the Rhine River near Mannheim, continuously recording the water level of the river. The station collects data essential for navigation, flood protection, and overall water resource management.
The measurement station was established to systematically document the Rhine's water levels and support navigation and water management. Over time, the station became part of Germany's flood warning systems.
Local residents and river authorities incorporate the stream gauge readings into their daily activities, reflecting the connection between water management and community life.
The measurements are publicly accessible and available online in real time, allowing ship captains and water authorities to retrieve current information. The location on the Rhine is easily viewable from the surrounding area and accessible from Mannheim.
The station's data feeds into a large network of measurement points that spans multiple countries along the Rhine, enabling cross-border water management. This makes Maxau part of an international monitoring infrastructure.
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