Overview
COV Námestovo is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 13,585 people in Námestovo, Žilinský kraj, Slovakia. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
COV Námestovo is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Námestovo, a town in the Žilinský kraj region of northern Slovakia. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,585, 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's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Orava River and then the Váh River, a major tributary of the Danube. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Orava River basin, which flows into the Váh River and eventually the Danube River, a major European waterway. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The Danube Delta, far downstream, is a critical ecological zone for migratory birds and fish species.
Frequently asked questions
COV Námestovo is located in Námestovo, a town in the Žilinský kraj region of northern Slovakia.
The plant serves approximately 13,585 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Orava River and then the Váh River, part of the Danube basin.
As a Slovak plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with potential tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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