COV Hlohovec Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hlohovec, Slovakia

COV Hlohovec is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Šulekovo, Hlohovec, in the Trnavský kraj region of western Slovakia. The plant serves a population of approximately 26,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. As a Slovak facility, COV Hlohovec operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment levels. The treated effluent from COV Hlohovec is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Váh River, a major tributary of the Danube River. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a large international river basin. The Váh River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.

COV Hlohovec discharges into the Váh River basin, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. The Váh River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a key migratory route for fish species. The plant's operations are subject to EU regulations that protect sensitive areas, ensuring minimal impact on downstream water quality.