A special task force led by the Uzbekistan General Prosecutor's Office conducted environmental inspections across Tashkent city and the Tashkent region, uncovering widespread violations of emission standards.
According to the Ministry of Ecology's press service, a total of 762 facilities were found to be in violation of regulations related to gas, dust, and smoke emissions. These included 450 social sector facilities, 209 industrial enterprises, and 103 greenhouses, all exceeding atmospheric emission limits.
Specifically, 83 greenhouses were operating without a positive environmental assessment, while 70 facilities were using substandard boilers. Additionally, 24 sites lacked filters or dust and gas catchers.
Furthermore, 40 industrial facilities failed to pass environmental expert assessments, and 108 enterprises were operating without proper filtration systems. The task force also found that 39 sites had ineffective purification systems, and 29 had emissions that exceeded the allowable limits.
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