COV Nova Bana Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tekovská Breznica, Slovakia

COV Nova Bana is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tekovská Breznica, in the Banskobystrický kraj region of central Slovakia. The plant serves a population of about 5,724, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. 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. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Hron River basin, a tributary of the Danube. This contributes to the ecological health of the Danube River system, which supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital water resource for the region.

The plant discharges into the Hron River basin, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The Danube is a major European waterway, and maintaining water quality is critical for downstream ecosystems and human use.