Overview
COV Klenovec is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 1,673 people in Hnúšťa, Banskobystrický kraj, Slovakia. It discharges 342.39 m³/day of treated effluent into local waterways.
COV Klenovec is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hnúšťa, within the Banskobystrický kraj region of central Slovakia. The plant serves a population of 1,673 and operates with secondary treatment, meeting the standard requirements for small agglomerations under EU regulations. As a secondary treatment facility, COV Klenovec provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,350 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 342.39 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving populations under 2,000 are generally required to provide appropriate treatment, which secondary treatment fulfills. The treated effluent from COV Klenovec is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the wider Danube basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's rivers and groundwater from untreated wastewater, supporting both human and ecological health in the Rimavská Sobota district.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed the Rimava River, a tributary of the Slaná River, which flows into the Tisza River and eventually the Danube. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. The region's hilly terrain and moderate climate influence runoff patterns, making proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in the sensitive riverine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
COV Klenovec is located in Hnúšťa, in the Banskobystrický kraj region of central Slovakia, near the town of Klenovec.
The plant serves a population of 1,673 people in the Hnúšťa area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Rimava River, part of the Danube basin.
COV Klenovec provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
As a small agglomeration serving under 2,000 people, COV Klenovec operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for such communities.
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