WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development
Print ISSN: 1790-5079, E-ISSN: 2224-3496
Volume 20, 2024
The Role of Innovative Technologies in Reducing the Load on Wastewater Treatment Plants in the Cities of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors: , , ,
Abstract: This article highlights an important aspect of modern management of urban wastewater treatment plants in the cities of the Republic of Kazakhstan, focusing on economic assessment of the effectiveness of integrated use of ecosystem solutions for surface (atmospheric) water collection. The study presents an analysis of the impact of such solutions on reducing the burden on wastewater treatment plants and optimizing operating costs. The authors consider different technologies and methods for surface water harvesting, including the use of green spaces, ecosystem elements, and innovative engineering solutions. The paper emphasizes the importance of considering economic aspects when deciding on the implementation of such ecosystem approaches. It presents examples of countries that have implemented, or are currently implementing integrated surface water management and the methods of ecosystem solutions that have shown the most positive ecological and economic effects after their implementation. In addition, the work considers and calculates the main components and concentrations of pollutants entering water bodies from urban areas. The authors conclude that the integrated use of ecosystem solutions for surface water harvesting is a promising approach that will not only reduce the burden on wastewater treatment plants but also contribute to the creation of more sustainable and cost-effective water management systems in the cities of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Keywords: Ecosystem, atmosphere, ecosystem elements, water bodies, integrated management, treatment plants, surface (atmospheric) waters, concentrations of pollutants
Pages: 672-688
DOI: 10.37394/232015.2024.20.65