Water pollution in Uzbekistan: a short review

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Published: 2026-10-16
DOI: https://doi.org/10.66073/ReFocus-Conf/1610013
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Water, Water pollution, Uzbekistan, Amu Darya, Syr Darya, human activities

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Alimov Atabek
National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek

Abstract

This paper presents the current status of water pollution levels in Uzbekistan. The latest papers regarding water pollution were downloaded from the Scopus database. Their main findings were meticulously analyzed. According to the findings of the research, the major rivers, including the Chirchik, Akhangaran, Sokh, Chodaksay, Govasay, Kasansay, Chartaksay, and Andizhansay rivers in the Tashkent region and the Ferghana valley, exhibited elevated levels of water pollution, mainly resulting from industrial activities. The water quality has also deteriorated in the territory of the Republic of Karakalpakstan due to its downstream location and arid climate, posing serious threats to human health. This study underscores the urgency of implementing water-saving technologies and restricting human impacts while maintaining the industrial activities.

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Vol. 1 No. 7 (2026): Development of innovative climate-resilient technologies for monitoring and controlling water use efficiency and the impact of salinization on crop productivity and livelihoods in the Aral Sea region

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Water use efficiency: challenges and future plans
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Author Biography

Alimov Atabek, National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek

PhD student

How to Cite

Alimov Atabek. (2026). Water pollution in Uzbekistan: a short review. Partner Conferences of the International Scientific Journal Research Focus, 1(7), 61-63. https://doi.org/10.66073/ReFocus-Conf/1610013

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