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Mess (river)

The Mess is a river flowing through Luxembourg, joining the Alzette at Lameschmillen, near Bergem. It flows through the towns of Reckange-sur-Mess and Pontpierre. Like many rivers, the Mess has been impacted by nonpoint source pollution through surface runoff with dissolved pharmaceuticals and herbicides found in its waters.

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Jun 30, 2026
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Mess
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Location
CountryLuxembourg
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationDippach
Mouth 
 • location
Alzette, at Bergem
Length11 km (6.8 mi)

The Mess (French pronunciation: [mɛs]) is a river flowing through Luxembourg, joining the Alzette at Lameschmillen, near Bergem. It flows through the towns of Reckange-sur-Mess and Pontpierre. Like many rivers, the Mess has been impacted by nonpoint source pollution through surface runoff with dissolved pharmaceuticals and herbicides found in its waters.1

References

References

  1. Q. Ashton Acton, ed. (2012). Pesticides—Advances in Research and Application: 2012 Edition. ScholarlyEditions. p. 404. ISBN 9781464991592.

49°30′51″N 6°02′30″E / 49.51417°N 6.04167°E / 49.51417; 6.04167