Overview
COV Hrusovany is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Koniarovce, Slovakia. It treats wastewater for a population of 533 with a designed capacity of 1166 m³/day.
COV Hrusovany is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Koniarovce, Nitriansky kraj, Slovakia. The facility serves a small population of 533 people, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant's advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent, meeting stringent environmental standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 1166 m³/day and currently discharges 109.08 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a facility in Slovakia, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The advanced treatment level suggests the plant may be in a sensitive area requiring nutrient removal. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways, contributing to the protection of the Danube River basin. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding water quality in the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and preventing eutrophication in the Black Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that eventually flow into the Danube River, which drains into the Black Sea. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water bodies from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
COV Hrusovany is located in Koniarovce, Nitriansky kraj, Slovakia.
The plant serves a population of 533 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Danube River basin.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
As a Slovak plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations.
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