Overview
COV Surany is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Šurany, Slovakia. It operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations, discharging treated water into the Nitra River basin.
COV Surany is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Šurany, Nitriansky kraj, Slovakia. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,353 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. It is situated in the western part of the country, near the Nitra River. As a small-scale facility, COV Surany is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. The plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards typical for its size category. The facility's capacity and operational details align with local municipal infrastructure. The plant's treated effluent ultimately flows into the Nitra River, a tributary of the Váh River, which drains into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this catchment area.
Environmental context
COV Surany discharges into the Nitra River, which flows into the Váh River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube then empties into the Black Sea. The Nitra River basin supports a variety of fish species and is used for irrigation and recreation. Protecting this waterway from nutrient pollution is critical for downstream ecosystems, including the Danube Delta.
Frequently asked questions
COV Surany is located in Šurany, Nitriansky kraj, Slovakia, in the western part of the country.
The plant serves approximately 5,353 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Nitra River, which flows into the Váh River and eventually the Danube River and Black Sea.
As a Slovak plant, COV Surany operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is standard under EU regulations, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients to protect receiving water bodies.
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