Bílina (river)
| Bílina | |
|---|---|
The Bílina in Hostomice | |
| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Ústí nad Labem |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Blatno, Ore Mountains |
| • coordinates | 50°32′40″N 13°19′6″E / 50.54444°N 13.31833°E |
| • elevation | 823 m (2,700 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Elbe |
• coordinates | 50°39′28″N 14°2′37″E / 50.65778°N 14.04361°E |
• elevation | 133 m (436 ft) |
| Length | 82.0 km (51.0 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,082.5 km2 (418.0 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 5.9 m3/s (210 cu ft/s) near mouth |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Elbe→ North Sea |
The Bílina (Czech pronunciation: [ˈbiːlɪna]; German: Biela) is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Elbe River. It flows through the Ústí nad Labem Region. It is 82.0 km (51.0 mi) long. The river flows through a densely populated area with a high concentration of industry. It is infamously known as the dirtiest Czech river, even though water quality has improved significantly in the 21st century.