Overview
COV Cesky Tesin 041 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Chotěbuz in the Moravskoslezský region of the Czech Republic. It treats wastewater for approximately 29,000 people.
COV Cesky Tesin 041 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Chotěbuz, a village in the Moravskoslezský kraj of the Czech Republic. The plant serves a population of approximately 29,171, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Czech plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is part of the national wastewater infrastructure managed by local water authorities, ensuring compliance with Czech and EU environmental standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Olše River, a tributary of the Oder River. The Oder flows northward to the Baltic Sea, making the plant's operations important for the ecological health of the Oder basin and the Baltic Sea ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Olše River, which flows into the Oder River and ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The region's industrial and agricultural activities make effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality in the Oder basin.
Frequently asked questions
COV Cesky Tesin 041 is located in Chotěbuz, a village in the Moravskoslezský kraj of the Czech Republic, near the town of Český Těšín.
The plant serves approximately 29,171 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Olše River, a tributary of the Oder River, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea.
As a Czech plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect receiving water bodies.
Plants of this scale in the Czech Republic typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet EU standards for sensitive areas in the Oder basin.
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