Overview
COV Stakcin is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Stakčín, Slovakia. It has a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day and serves a population of 1,170.
COV Stakcin is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Stakčín, within the Prešovský kraj region of eastern Slovakia. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,170 residents, making it a small-scale facility in a rural setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal. With a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day and a reported discharge volume of 239.45 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity. As a Slovak plant, it operates under the national implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Cirocha River, a tributary of the Laborec River, which flows into the Bodrog and ultimately the Tisza River basin. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Danube River system, contributing to the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that feeds the Cirocha River, part of the Tisza River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
COV Stakcin is located in Stakčín, in the Prešovský kraj region of eastern Slovakia.
The plant serves approximately 1,170 residents in the Stakčín area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Cirocha River, part of the Tisza River basin.
COV Stakcin uses advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent that meets stringent environmental standards.
As a Slovak plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect water quality.
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