COV Habovka Wastewater Treatment Plant - Habovka, Žilinský kraj, Slovakia

COV Habovka is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Habovka, a village in the Tvrdošín district of Žilinský kraj, Slovakia. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,365 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU classification. It operates within the regulatory framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies from agglomerations of this size. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 2,660 m³/day and an average daily discharge volume of 279.35 m³, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. The treatment process meets the standards set by Slovak national regulations, which transpose EU directives. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Orava River basin, a tributary of the Váh River. The Váh flows into the Danube, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these rivers and the downstream aquatic ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and recreational uses.

COV Habovka discharges treated wastewater into local streams that feed the Orava River, a major tributary of the Váh River. The Váh flows into the Danube, which empties into the Black Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by mountainous terrain and forested areas, with sensitive aquatic habitats that rely on good water quality. The plant helps prevent nutrient pollution and organic loading, safeguarding the ecological health of the Orava and Váh river systems, which support diverse fish populations and serve as important corridors for migratory species.