On the state of the environment and natural environment of the East Kazakhstan region

Abstract

The article analyzes the state of the environment in the East Kazakhstan region. The authors, having analyzed official sources, showed that as a result of the restoration of production volumes at non-ferrous metallurgy and thermal power enterprises, there is an increase in emissions of hazardous waste by individual enterprises in this industry into the environment. In the atmospheric air of large industrial cities and towns in the region, maximum permissible concentrations of lead, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, phenol, formaldehyde and other components are observed to be exceeded. The authors emphasize that mining enterprises have a negative impact on the state of water resources and the unsatisfactory technical condition of sewer networks and treatment facilities, which leads to bacterial contamination of water sources, including sources of drinking water supply. The authors also discuss the state of forest resources and wildlife in the region. The conclusion that was done by the authors – there is a real threat of environmental pollution from waste from non-ferrous metallurgy and mining enterprises in the region and at the present moment.