COV Hurbanovo Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hurbanovo, Slovakia

COV Hurbanovo is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Hurbanovo, within the Nitriansky kraj region of Slovakia. The facility serves a population of 4,211, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification. It operates under Slovakia's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal. It has a designed capacity of 9,291 cubic meters per day and treats an average discharge volume of 861.80 cubic meters per day, indicating operational capacity well within design limits. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely incorporates nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water resources, supporting aquatic life, and maintaining the ecological balance of the downstream environment.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The region's waterways support diverse aquatic ecosystems and are important for agriculture and biodiversity. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream lakes and coastal areas.