Analysis of the geochemical, microbiological state and floral composition of springs in Aktobe, West Kazakhstan and Atyrau regions

Abstract

The results of hydrochemical and Toxicological examination of 16 springs in Aktobe, 12 springs in West Kazakhstan and three springs in Atyrau regions of Western Kazakhstan are presented. The characteristics of the content of cations
and anions, heavy metals in hydrogeochemical samples of spring water, indicators of microbiological research of water (total
microbial number, total coliform bacteria, thermotolerant coliform bacteria), factors of bacterial contamination of springs in
comparison with sanitary standards and water quality requirements are given.
The results of floral studies of springs, a list of rare and protected species of flora of spring complexes listed in the Red Book
of Russia and Kazakhstan are presented