Overview
COV Pelhrimov serves the city of Pelhřimov in the Czech Republic's Kraj Vysočina region. It treats wastewater for approximately 45,600 people as part of the municipal infrastructure.
COV Pelhrimov is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pelhřimov, a town in the Kraj Vysočina region of the Czech Republic. The plant serves a population of around 45,600, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 treated effluent from COV Pelhrimov is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Elbe River basin, which flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
COV Pelhrimov discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through the Czech Republic and Germany before reaching the North Sea. The plant helps protect the ecological health of the receiving streams, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
COV Pelhrimov is located in Pelhřimov, in the Kraj Vysočina region of the Czech Republic.
The plant serves approximately 45,600 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Elbe River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a Czech plant serving over 15,000 people, COV Pelhrimov is subject to the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Additional treatment may be needed if the receiving waters are in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.
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