COV Stochov Wastewater Treatment Plant | Stochov, Czech Republic

COV Stochov is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Stochov, a town in the Středočeský kraj region of the Czech Republic. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,455, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 5,250 m³/day, with a reported discharge volume of 679.79 m³/day, indicating operational capacity well within design limits. The plant is operated as part of the municipal infrastructure, likely under the oversight of the relevant Czech water authority. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the broader Elbe River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic life in the receiving streams and contributing to the ecological health of the downstream environment.

COV Stochov discharges into small streams that are part of the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through the Czech Republic and Germany before emptying into the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations and riparian habitats. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.