COV Mikulcice Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mikulčice, Jihomoravský kraj

COV Mikulcice is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Mikulčice, Jihomoravský kraj, Czech Republic. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,724 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Czech and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 293.15 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treatment process ensures that effluent meets regulatory standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is released into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Morava River basin and then into the Danube River, contributing to the Black Sea catchment. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding streams and downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and regional biodiversity.

The plant discharges into the Morava River basin, a tributary of the Danube River, which flows into the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The secondary treatment provided by the plant helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting the ecological health of the downstream water bodies.