Overview
COV Stare Splavy is a wastewater treatment plant serving 3,617 people in Doksy, Liberecký kraj, Czech Republic. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
COV Stare Splavy is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Staré Splavy area of Doksy, within the Liberecký kraj region of the Czech Republic. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,617 residents, placing it in the small 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 regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Ploučnice River basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea via the Elbe River. The surrounding area includes Máchovo jezero (Lake Mácha), a popular recreational lake, highlighting the importance of proper wastewater treatment for protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near Máchovo jezero (Lake Mácha), a significant recreational water body in the Liberec Region. Treated wastewater from the plant likely flows into local streams that feed the Ploučnice River, a tributary of the Elbe River, which drains into the North Sea. The lake and downstream rivers support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
COV Stare Splavy is located in the Staré Splavy area of Doksy, in the Liberecký kraj region of the Czech Republic.
The plant serves approximately 3,617 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Ploučnice River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea via the Elbe River.
As a Czech plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under EU regulations, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents require secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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