History and development of the water supply and wastewater
disposal systems in Orel: problems and solutions

Summary

The history of establishing and developing the Orel water supply system from the beginning of its buildup is considered. A brief description of the state of the water supply and wastewater disposal systems is given. A detailed layout of the municipal wastewater treatment facilities is given. The stages of wastewater treatment prior to the effluent discharge into the Oka River are described. The main technical and technological problems are indicated: non-compliance of the degree of wastewater treatment with modern standards and a long service life of wastewater facilities (treatment facilities, pumping stations and sewers). A plan for the complete reconstruction of sewer networks and structures with federal co-financing has been proposed. The implementation of the proposed set of measures will reduce the discharge of pollutants into the Oka River.

Key words

treatment facilities , wastewater treatment , collector , water disposal , upgrade of the facilities