Overview
COV Zlin is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 51,894 people in Zlín, Czech Republic. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with European standards.
COV Zlin is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Zlínský kraj region of the Czech Republic, serving the city of Zlín. With a population equivalent of approximately 51,894, it falls within the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a plant in the Czech Republic, COV Zlin operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring effective pollutant removal before discharge. The treated effluent from COV Zlin is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Dřevnice River, a tributary of the Morava River, part of the Danube basin. This river network supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant plays a key role in protecting the downstream environment, including the Morava River and its associated ecosystems.
Environmental context
COV Zlin discharges treated wastewater into the Dřevnice River, which flows into the Morava River, a major tributary of the Danube River. The Danube basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory bird species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is crucial for both aquatic habitats and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
COV Zlin is located in Zlín, Zlínský kraj, Czech Republic, at třída 3. května, 1273, Malenovice u Zlína.
COV Zlin serves approximately 51,894 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
COV Zlin discharges treated wastewater into the Dřevnice River, which flows into the Morava River and ultimately the Danube River basin.
COV Zlin operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For plants serving around 50,000 people in the Czech Republic, secondary treatment is standard under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. If the receiving water body is in a sensitive area, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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