Overview
COV Hluboka nad Vltavou mesto is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 1,701 people in Hluboká nad Vltavou, Czech Republic. It discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, contributing to the Vltava River basin.
COV Hluboka nad Vltavou mesto is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hluboká nad Vltavou, a town in the Jihočeský kraj region of the Czech Republic. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,701 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. Its designed capacity is 3,000 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 511.12 cubic meters per day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. As a small plant, it operates under Czech national regulations that transpose the EU directive, ensuring compliance with effluent quality standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which eventually flows into the Vltava River, a major waterway in the Czech Republic. The Vltava River is an important ecological corridor, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for downstream communities. The plant's operations help protect the river's water quality and the broader environment of the Jihočeský region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vltava River basin, which drains into the North Sea via the Elbe River. The Vltava is a vital water resource for the region, supporting aquatic ecosystems and recreational activities. Downstream areas include the Orlík Reservoir, which is ecologically sensitive and requires careful management of nutrient inputs to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hluboká nad Vltavou, a town in the Jihočeský kraj region of the Czech Republic, near the Vltava River.
The plant serves approximately 1,701 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Vltava River, a major tributary of the Elbe River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a small agglomeration in the Czech Republic, the plant must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and sets effluent quality standards to protect the environment.
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