Modernization of wastewater treatment facilities of Shymkent - Feasibility Study

In Shymkent, in order to avoid losses as much as possible, the water utility company has taken the path of replacing worn-out pipes. Of the almost 70 thousand private housing buildings in the regional center, new water pipelines have been laid to 65 thousand. At all pumping stations of the 1st – 3rd lift, the modernization of power equipment was carried out, which allows an additional saving of up to 30% of electricity.

In 2010, due to a grant from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, “COWI RU” (Russia), together with experts from “BDC Consulting”, developed a feasibility study, and the EBRD signed an agreement for the modernization of wastewater treatment facilities and the construction of a biogas plant. The volume of investments was estimated at 2.7 billion tenge. The investment program consisted of two stages. These funds were used to completely modernize all the equipment of the treatment facilities for improved and efficient European technologies. If earlier the power consumption for aeration in aeration tanks was 800 kWh, now it is 500 kWh. Wastewater treatment indicators fully comply with state standards. The facility has modern equipment and automation equipment.