Overview
COV Perknov is a wastewater treatment plant serving Havlíčkův Brod in the Czech Republic. It treats wastewater for approximately 79,100 people in the Kraj Vysočina region.
COV Perknov is a wastewater treatment plant located in Havlíčkův Brod, within the Kraj Vysočina region of the Czech Republic. The plant serves a population of approximately 79,100, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Czech facility, COV Perknov operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's discharge is regulated by Czech national water authorities, ensuring compliance with EU standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater from COV Perknov is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Elbe River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of regional streams and the downstream aquatic environment.
Environmental context
COV Perknov discharges into the local watershed within the Elbe River basin, which flows through the Czech Republic and Germany before reaching the North Sea. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of the Sázava River, a tributary of the Vltava and Elbe, supporting diverse aquatic life and maintaining ecological balance in the region.
Frequently asked questions
COV Perknov is located in Havlíčkův Brod, in the Kraj Vysočina region of the Czech Republic.
The plant serves approximately 79,100 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Elbe River basin, ultimately flowing to the North Sea.
As a Czech plant, COV Perknov operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 15,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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