COV Caklov Wastewater Treatment Plant, Komárany, Prešovský kraj, Slovakia

COV Caklov is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Komárany, within the Prešovský kraj region of eastern Slovakia. The facility serves a small population of 871 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this rural community. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,150 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 178.25 cubic meters per day, indicating ample capacity for future growth. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like Komárany are required to provide appropriate treatment, and the advanced level here exceeds the minimum secondary treatment standard, reflecting a commitment to environmental protection. The treated effluent from COV Caklov is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Tisa River basin, a major tributary of the Danube. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory species. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the Danube River system and the Black Sea.

COV Caklov discharges into local streams that flow into the Topľa River, a tributary of the Ondava River, which joins the Tisa River system. The Tisa River basin is a vital ecological corridor in Central Europe, supporting rich biodiversity including fish species such as the Danube salmon and various migratory birds. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream aquatic habitats in the Danube River and ultimately the Black Sea.