Overview
COV MEP Postrelmov is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Postřelmov, Olomoucký kraj, Czech Republic, serving a small population of 119. It has a designed capacity of 400 m³/day and discharges 30.50 m³/day.
COV MEP Postrelmov is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Postřelmov, within the Olomoucký kraj region of the Czech Republic. The facility serves a small population of 119 residents, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater in a rural or small-town setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal. With a designed capacity of 400 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 30.50 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. As a Czech facility, it operates under national regulations that transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Morava River basin and ultimately the Danube River system. The advanced treatment level helps safeguard downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Morava River basin. The Morava River flows into the Danube, one of Europe's major rivers, eventually reaching the Black Sea. The advanced treatment ensures that nutrient and pollutant loads are minimized, protecting sensitive freshwater habitats and supporting biodiversity in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
COV MEP Postrelmov is located in Postřelmov, in the Olomoucký kraj region of the Czech Republic.
The plant serves a small population of 119 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Morava River basin, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high effluent quality.
As a Czech facility, it operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which sets standards for collection and treatment based on agglomeration size and receiving water sensitivity.
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