Tatarstan geologists discover subterranean drinking water

The Tatneft Tatar geological exploration division has prepared for state expert review the exploitation resources of subterranean waters, to be supplied to the near districts in the amount of 15.1 thousand cubic metres a day.

Operational reserves of 1 thousand cubic metres a day have been prepared for approval for the Vysokaya Gora district, which should allow increase the operated water collection area. To supply water to Kamskoye Ustie, an amount of 1.1 thousand cubic metres a day of water compliant with the valid regulatory documents has been prepared for submittal. The development of the water deposit is to considerably improve water supply in the district.

Subterranean reserves of 3.6 thousand cubic metres a day were found for the Muslumovo district, including spring reserves near the Tyshlar village, where a water collection facility is under construction. Water supply in Muslumovo is currently performed from subsurface waters, that are incompliant with the drinking standards on smell, clarity, hardness, content of iron and manganese.

According to the Tatarstan local ecology and natural resources ministry, exploratory works on fresh subterranean waters purported to provide water supply for the Jalil settlement as well. A gain in operational water reserves of 17,222 cubic metres a day has been made here.