Environmental violations in Tashkent industries
Environmental violations in Tashkent industries
A special inspection of 762 facilities in Tashkent city and region revealed widespread environmental violations. Several industrial sites and greenhouses were found releasing excessive smoke and pollutants into the air.
The inspections revealed that some of the 103 greenhouses, 450 social sector facilities, and 209 industrial enterprises were releasing excessive smoke, dust, and gas beyond the allowed limits. Findings revealed that 70 greenhouses were using non-standard boilers, and 83 were operating without state environmental approvals. Additionally, 24 lacked dust and gas filtration systems. In the social sector, 18 cases were linked to improper disposal of medical waste, while 5 facilities had clogged chimneys.
In the social sector, violations included improper disposal of medical waste and blocked chimneys. Of the 209 industrial facilities inspected, 40 were operating without environmental expertise, 108 lacked filtration systems, and 29 were emitting pollutants beyond the legal limits. Business owners have been warned to address these issues immediately.
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