COV Rousinov - Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Rousínov, Czech Republic

COV Rousinov is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Rousínov, in the Jihomoravský kraj region of the Czech Republic. The plant serves a population of around 3,402 residents, reflecting its role as a municipal facility for this small agglomeration. Its designed capacity of 5,500 m³/day indicates it is sized to accommodate local wastewater flows. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are typically required to provide secondary treatment, but the advanced level here suggests compliance with stricter standards for sensitive areas or local environmental requirements. The plant discharges a daily volume of approximately 808.47 m³ of treated effluent. The treated wastewater from COV Rousinov is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the Black Sea watershed. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems, including rivers and streams in the region, by reducing nutrient loads and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Morava River basin, a tributary of the Danube. This watershed ultimately flows into the Black Sea, making nutrient removal critical for preventing eutrophication in downstream waters. The region's agricultural landscape means the plant's advanced treatment helps mitigate impacts on sensitive freshwater habitats and supports biodiversity in the river system.