Geoecological problems in territories with the development of mining industry (Republic of Bashkortostan)

Teltsova L. Z., Baktybaeva Z. B., Gabidullina G. F., Gulamanova G. A.

In the Trans-Urals of the Republic of Bashkortostan, objects of the mining complex are sources of pollution of aquatic ecosystems with heavy metals. The ecological situation is aggravated by the superposition of technogenic pollution by metals on the general increased geochemical background of their content in the environment, due to ore mineralization. The identified excess of the standards for fisheries and sanitary-hygienic indicators indicate the potential danger of surface waters to the health of the population in the region. Pollution of the upper reaches of the Ural River by the mining industry is manifested not only at the local level. Environmental tensions are aggravated by the transboundary transfer of heavy metals from Russia to Kazakhstan. It is necessary to develop comprehensive programs to reduce environmental safety and minimize the risk to public health.

Keywords:mining industry, heavy metals, pollution, aquatic ecosystems, bioaccumulation