Overview
COV Handlova is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Handlová, Slovakia. It treats wastewater for approximately 11,078 residents in the Trenčiansky kraj region.
COV Handlova is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Handlová, within the Trenčiansky kraj region of western Slovakia. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,078 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Slovak and EU regulations. As a Slovak facility, COV Handlova operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality objectives. The treated effluent from COV Handlova is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Váh River basin, a major tributary of the Danube River. The Váh River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Danube catchment.
Environmental context
COV Handlova discharges into the Váh River basin, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea. The Váh River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could impact downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
COV Handlova is located in Handlová, in the Trenčiansky kraj region of western Slovakia. The plant serves the municipal wastewater needs of the city and surrounding areas.
COV Handlova serves approximately 11,078 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from COV Handlova is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Váh River basin, a major tributary of the Danube River.
As a Slovak plant, COV Handlova operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000-150,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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