COV Susice Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sušice, Plzeňský kraj

COV Susice is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sušice, a town in the Plzeňský kraj region of the Czech Republic. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,350 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Czech and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in the Czech Republic, COV Susice operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It is expected to meet the regulatory standards for biological treatment. The treated effluent from COV Susice is discharged into the Otava River, a tributary of the Vltava River, which flows into the Elbe River and ultimately reaches the North Sea. The Otava River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important waterway in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this river system.

COV Susice discharges treated wastewater into the Otava River, which flows into the Vltava River, then the Elbe River, and finally into the North Sea. The Otava River supports a variety of fish species and other aquatic organisms, and its water quality is important for downstream ecosystems. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of this river system by reducing pollutant loads.