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.
