Overview
COV Decin Boletice is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Děčín in the Ústecký kraj region of the Czech Republic. It treats wastewater for approximately 20,500 residents.
COV Decin Boletice is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Děčín, a city in the Ústecký kraj region of the Czech Republic. The plant serves a population of approximately 20,500 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. 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 directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through Germany and into the North Sea, making the plant's operations important for downstream water quality in both the Czech Republic and Germany. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the treatment provided by the plant.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Elbe River basin, which flows through the Czech Republic and Germany before reaching the North Sea. The Elbe supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. Downstream water quality is influenced by the plant's treatment performance, particularly in the context of the EU Water Framework Directive's goals for good ecological status.
Frequently asked questions
COV Decin Boletice is located in Děčín, in the Ústecký kraj region of the Czech Republic. The plant serves the municipal wastewater needs of the city.
The plant serves approximately 20,523 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe River ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a Czech plant, COV Decin Boletice operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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