Overview
COV Hrinova is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Hriňová, Slovakia, with a population equivalent of 11,135. It operates under Slovakia's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
COV Hrinova is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hriňová, within the Banskobystrický kraj region of central Slovakia. The facility serves a population equivalent of 11,135, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Slovak plant, COV Hrinova 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. The plant's specific treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from COV Hrinova is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Slatina River and downstream ecosystems, including the Danube Delta, a region of high ecological importance.
Environmental context
COV Hrinova discharges into a tributary of the Slatina River, which is part of the Danube River basin. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a transboundary watershed. The Slatina River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the Danube Delta, one of Europe's most significant wetland ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
COV Hrinova is located in Hriňová, in the Banskobystrický kraj region of central Slovakia. The plant serves the local municipality and surrounding areas.
COV Hrinova serves a population equivalent of 11,135, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment standards.
The treated effluent from COV Hrinova is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Slatina River, part of the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea.
As a Slovak plant serving over 10,000 people, COV Hrinova is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, if necessary, more advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000-150,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment). In Slovakia, such plants are also subject to national regulations that align with EU standards, ensuring effective nutrient removal and protection of receiving waters.
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