Overview
COV Cerenany is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Čereňany, Slovakia, serving a small population of 29. It operates under EU regulations with a designed capacity of 100 m³/day.
COV Cerenany is a wastewater treatment facility located in the village of Čereňany, within the Trenčiansky kraj region of western Slovakia. The plant serves a small population of 29 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As part of Slovakia's wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to local sanitation and environmental protection. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. With a designed capacity of 100 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 5.94 m³/day, it operates well below its capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like this are required to provide appropriate treatment, and the advanced level here exceeds the minimum secondary treatment standard. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Váh River basin, a major tributary of the Danube River. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a large international watershed. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Nitra River, a tributary of the Váh River, which ultimately flows into the Danube River and the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
COV Cerenany is located in the village of Čereňany, in the Prievidza district of the Trenčiansky kraj region in western Slovakia.
The plant serves a small population of 29 residents, typical of a rural wastewater treatment facility.
COV Cerenany provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a small agglomeration in Slovakia, COV Cerenany operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for all discharges. The advanced treatment level exceeds the minimum requirements.
The plant has a designed capacity of 100 m³ per day, with a current discharge volume of 5.94 m³ per day, indicating ample capacity for future growth.
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