Overview
COV Valasske Klobouky is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving the town of Valašské Klobouky in the Zlínský kraj region of the Czech Republic. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 1,616.
COV Valasske Klobouky is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Valašské Klobouky, a town in the Zlínský kraj region of the Czech Republic. The plant serves a population of around 1,616 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Czech and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 2,000 population equivalents, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Morava River basin, a tributary of the Danube River system. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Central Europe. The plant's location inland, away from coastal areas, reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Danube watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Morava River basin, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and riparian habitats, and is an important migratory route for aquatic fauna. The region's moderate climate and forested landscape influence seasonal flow patterns, making consistent treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
COV Valasske Klobouky is located in Valašské Klobouky, a town in the Zlínský kraj region of the Czech Republic.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,616 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Morava River basin, which ultimately drains into the Danube River and the Black Sea.
As a Czech plant serving fewer than 2,000 population equivalents, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of receiving waters.
For small agglomerations in inland areas, secondary treatment is typically required under EU directives. Such facilities often use mechanical-biological processes to meet effluent standards.
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