COV Ceska Skalice mestska, Česká Skalice

Overview

COV Ceska Skalice mestska serves approximately 8,264 people in Česká Skalice, Czech Republic. The plant operates under EU regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.

COV Ceska Skalice mestska is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Česká Skalice, a town in the Královéhradecký region of the Czech Republic. The plant serves a population of about 8,264, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. As a Czech facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The Czech Republic implements this directive through national legislation, ensuring compliance with discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through Germany to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this important European river system.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Úpa River, a tributary of the Elbe River. The Elbe flows through the Czech Republic and Germany before reaching the North Sea, supporting migratory fish species and diverse aquatic habitats. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with the Elbe providing critical ecosystem services for both countries.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Česká Skalice, a town in the Královéhradecký region of the Czech Republic, near the Úpa River.

The plant serves approximately 8,264 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

Treated wastewater is discharged into the Úpa River, which flows into the Elbe River and eventually reaches the North Sea.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

For medium-sized agglomerations, Czech plants typically provide secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU standards.