Policy

Andijan State Technical Institute has a policy on preventing and reducing river and channel pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities. For example, the lake and the urban forest are maintained by the Institute.

According to the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 981 of December 11, 2019, the procedure for determining the water protection and sanitary protection zones of water bodies in the Republic of Uzbekistan is defined. It also regulates business activities in these zones, sets working regimes to prevent pollution, minimize water resource shortages, ensure effective use of water bodies, and promote rational water resource management. (https://lex.uz/docs/-4640429?ONDATE=20.11.2021)

Waste Management

Waste management includes handling hazardous and toxic materials. In addition, the Rector of Andijan Machine-Building Institute has issued policies supporting water system protection, such as:

• Rector Decree Letter No. 386 – Policy on decreasing paper and plastic use
• Rector Decree Letter No. 16 (2020) – Zero Plastic Program

Wastewater Treatment

Andijan Machine-Building Institute has a system to prevent polluted water from entering the water system by using wastewater management and microfiltration.

The Institute recycles domestic wastewater using its wastewater treatment plant. The recycled water is directed into infiltration wells, which can later be used as reserved water resources. The system has a capacity of 12 m³/day.

Guideline Standard

Andijan Machine-Building Institute has water quality standards and guidelines for water discharges to maintain water quality and protect ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. Water quality standards can be found in the appendix, and water disposal guidelines are outlined in the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, No. 981 dated 11.12.2019.