Manhole covers in the Czech Republic are usually made of metal and are round , square , or rectangular . Elliptical covers are typically used for water or gas .
The paving around round covers placed on sidewalks often adapts to the contour of the cover .

No colored covers have been found in the Czech Republic, except for those that were painted after production (gas covers, painted yellow ). A few gilded covers do exist .

City emblems often appear on the covers . Sewer covers typically bear the word KANALIZACE (sewage), either alone or as part of a phrase (e.g., PRAŽSKÁ KANALIZACE – Prague’s sewage system) . Gas covers, which are often elliptical, feature the word PLYN (gas) . Water covers are identified by the letter W or the word VODA (water) .

Manufacturers
Covers in the Czech Republic are made by local manufacturers such as KASI and Vlček Solution .
Additionally, covers from international manufacturers can be found, including PAm , the German company ACO , the Danish manufacturer AVK , and others.

Standards
The European standard EN124 and its corresponding load classes (D400, B125...) are very common on manhole covers found in the Czech Republic .
Also present are the Czech standard ČSN , the quality mark of the Czech institute TZÚS , and standards from other countries around the world.