Learning by doing

Environmental students and undergraduates of Astana International University studying the discipline "Wastewater Analysis and Treatment" had a unique opportunity to visit one of the key objects of urban infrastructure - sewage treatment plants of Astana, founded in 1964. These facilities play a vital role in ensuring the environmental safety of the city, treating about 300 thousand cubic meters of wastewater daily.

During the tour, students learned about the technical aspects of the work of wastewater treatment plants and clearly saw how the cleaning process takes place. They got acquainted with the various stages, starting with mechanical cleaning, turning into biological, where microorganisms play a key role, and ending with chemical treatment and ultraviolet disinfection. As a result of this complex process, purified water is discharged into the channels of the Yesil River, contributing to maintaining the ecological balance in the region.

The tour became an important part of the educational process, allowing future ecologists to better understand the principles of wastewater treatment and realize how important this work is to preserve the purity of the environment in a rapidly growing metropolis. Students have gained valuable experience that will help them effectively solve environmental and water management problems in the future.