The ecological condition of the basin of the Ural river in Orenburg

The article reflects the problems of the Ural river flows on the territory of the city of Orenburg. Describes the quality of surface waters in 3 sections: 1,0 km above the city of Orenburg (background target), 0.5 km below the discharge of effluent from municipal sewage treatment plants (STATE, control and target) and 5 km downstream STATE (control target). Surface waters of the Ural river within the city of Orenburg dates back to the 3rd "a" class quality "polluted". A quantitative assessment of all polluting substances in the river. Lists the measures on reconstruction and modernization of wastewater treatment plants using the latest cleaning technology and equipment.