The environmental state of the Pavlodar region in the Republic of Kazakhstan (1990s)

Abstract

The article examines the key aspects of the environmental condition of the Pavlodar region in the 1990s. It provides an analysis of the climate, the structure of industrial production, and the availability of minerals. Based on statistical materials, the state of atmospheric air characterized by the presence of harmful impurities polluting the environment has been studied. The status and usage of water resources in the region are also indicated. The authors note a real threat of pollution of the Irtysh River by heavy industry waste in the region. The analysis of the materials showed that despite having significant land resources, the Pavlodar region inefficiently used them for agriculture. In conclusion, it is stated that the environment of the region was influenced by an increase in pollution of water and land resources with toxic metals as a result of the activities of non-ferrous metallurgy and thermal power plants.