Overview
COV Lutin is a wastewater treatment plant serving Hněvotín, Czech Republic, with a population equivalent of 2,465. It operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations.
COV Lutin is a wastewater treatment plant located in Hněvotín, a municipality in the Olomoucký kraj region of the Czech Republic. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,465 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. As a small-scale facility in the Czech Republic, COV Lutin is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into inland waters. Plants of this size typically employ mechanical-biological treatment to meet regulatory standards. The treated effluent from COV Lutin is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Morava River basin, a tributary of the Danube. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Central Europe.
Environmental context
COV Lutin discharges into the Morava River basin, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately the Black Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is part of a significant migratory route for fish species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
COV Lutin is located in Hněvotín, a municipality in the Olomoucký kraj region of the Czech Republic.
COV Lutin serves a population equivalent of 2,465 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration.
The treated effluent from COV Lutin is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Morava River basin, a tributary of the Danube.
COV Lutin operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards for agglomerations based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations like COV Lutin, typical treatment includes mechanical-biological processes to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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