The case was initiated after river pollution in Balashikha, Moscow region.

The Moscow region Environmental Prosecutor's Office has completed an investigation into the death of aquatic biological resources in a pond on the Vyunka River in Balashikha. Based on its results, it was decided to initiate a criminal case under the article on causing damage to a water body.

It was estimated at an amount exceeding 6 million rubles, the online publication Podmoskovye Segodnya writes, citing the regional supervisory authority.

The study of water samples showed a significant excess of the maximum permissible concentration of harmful substances in reservoirs of fisheries importance. As a result, a large number of silver carp died.

In December, it was reported that the construction of new sewage treatment plants had been completed in the city of Lytkarino, Moscow region. Glavgosstroynadzor has already issued an opinion on compliance with the construction project. It is planned to put the treatment facilities into operation by the end of December. After the start of work, the wastewater treatment capacity will increase to 30 thousand cubic meters. m per day. It is expected that this will solve the problem of overloaded old sewage treatment plants. The facility will also have a positive impact on the environment.

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