The project solves serious (environmental and public health) problems in Kazakhstan related to untreated sewage sludge:
• Accumulation of uncleaned sludge: Most sewage treatment plants (hereinafter referred to as CBS) store sludge in open fields without treatment, which leads to contamination.
• Air pollution and odor: Emissions of methane and hydrogen sulfide cause persistent unpleasant odors.
• Soil and water pollution: Leaching of heavy metals and pathogens worsens the condition of the land and threatens groundwater.
• Risks to public health: Increases the number of airborne and waterborne diseases due to poor sanitation.
• Infrastructure failure: More than 90% of wastewater treatment plants are outdated; the construction of new processing plants requires significant financial investments.
• Lost resources: Valuable organic matter in the sediment remains unused.
Solution: MerNurInvest offers microorganisms for deodorizing and composting sludge into a safe organic fertilizer (laboratory confirmed), which reduces pollution and improves the soil. Applicable for urban landscaping and agricultural needs.