Overview
COV Kysucke Nove Mesto is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Radoľa and Kysucké Nové Mesto in Žilinský kraj, Slovakia. It treats wastewater from approximately 14,240 people.
COV Kysucke Nove Mesto is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Radoľa, within the Kysucké Nové Mesto district of Žilinský kraj, Slovakia. The plant serves an estimated population of 14,240, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Slovak facility, the plant 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 is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Kysuca River, a tributary of the Váh River. The Váh eventually flows into the Danube River, which empties into the Black Sea. This downstream chain supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kysuca River basin, which flows into the Váh River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube ultimately reaches the Black Sea, making this facility part of a large transboundary watershed. The Kysuca River supports local fish populations and riparian habitats, and its water quality is influenced by upstream urban and industrial activities. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Radoľa, in the Kysucké Nové Mesto district of Žilinský kraj, Slovakia.
The plant serves approximately 14,240 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Kysuca River, a tributary of the Váh River, and eventually the Danube River and Black Sea.
As a Slovak facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000-150,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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