Overview
COV Trest is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Třešť in the Kraj Vysočina region of the Czech Republic. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,135 residents with a designed capacity of 6,700 m³/day.
COV Trest is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Třešť, a town in the Kraj Vysočina region of the Czech Republic. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,135 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classifications. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant has a designed capacity of 6,700 m³/day and currently handles a discharge volume of 780.06 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the Black Sea watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea. The Kraj Vysočina region features a mix of agricultural and forested landscapes, and the receiving waters support diverse aquatic life. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient loads, safeguarding downstream habitats and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
COV Trest is located at ev.118, Třešť, in the Jihlava district of the Kraj Vysočina region, Czech Republic.
The plant serves approximately 9,135 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing to the Black Sea.
COV Trest provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
As a Czech plant serving over 2,000 people, COV Trest operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations to protect water quality.
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