Overview
COV Bolatice is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Borová in the Moravskoslezský kraj region of the Czech Republic. It treats wastewater for a population of 1,153 with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.
COV Bolatice is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Borová, within the Moravskoslezský kraj region of the Czech Republic. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,153 residents and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 566.44 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, COV Bolatice provides nutrient removal beyond secondary standards, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The Czech Republic implements this directive through national legislation, ensuring that plants of this scale meet stringent effluent quality standards to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Odra River basin, which flows northward into Poland and reaches the Baltic Sea. The surrounding region is part of the Moravian-Silesian landscape, characterized by agricultural and industrial activities, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from COV Bolatice enters local streams that feed into the Odra River basin, a major waterway flowing through the Czech Republic, Poland, and into the Baltic Sea. The Odra basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The region's industrial and agricultural activities necessitate advanced treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
COV Bolatice is located in Borová, within the Moravskoslezský kraj region of the Czech Republic, near the town of Bolatice.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,153 residents.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Odra River basin, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea.
COV Bolatice provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary standards, in compliance with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a plant serving a small agglomeration in a sensitive area, COV Bolatice is required to meet advanced treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) to protect the Odra River basin.
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