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Russia's Uneven Underground Water Supply Highlighted by Minister Ahead of Economic Forum
Russia’s population supplied with underground water reserves — minister
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Russian Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov stated that while the country's population is generally supplied with underground water reserves, the distribution is uneven across regions. Areas like Karelia and Dagestan face significant shortages due to geological factors. The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will address global development issues starting June 3.
- 01Minister Alexander Kozlov highlighted that underground water supply in Russia is unevenly distributed across various regions.
- 02Regions such as Karelia, Kalmykia, and Dagestan are facing shortages due to high mineralization and low aquifer abundance.
- 03Large cities primarily rely on surface water sources like rivers and reservoirs for their water supply.
- 04The Natural Resources Ministry conducts annual geological exploration of underground water reserves in water-deficient areas.
- 05The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will run from June 3-6, focusing on new models of global development.
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In an interview with TASS, Russian Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov stated that while the population of Russia is generally supplied with underground water reserves, the distribution is notably uneven across different regions. Areas such as Karelia, Kalmykia, Dagestan, and several others are experiencing significant shortages of underground drinking water due to factors like high mineralization, permafrost, and low water abundance in aquifers. Kozlov pointed out that large cities often depend on surface water sources, including rivers and reservoirs, to meet their water needs. To address these shortages, regional authorities frequently collaborate with the Natural Resources Ministry, which conducts geological explorations of underground water reserves in affected territories with federal budget support. This discussion comes as the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum approaches, scheduled for June 3-6, where the main theme will focus on pragmatic dialogue aimed at establishing a stable future amid global economic transformations.
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The uneven distribution of underground water reserves can affect local populations and industries reliant on consistent water supply.
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