Volzhsky abrasive plant refused from fines for air pollution

Due to the continuing environmental problems of air pollution by hydrogen sulphide on the territory of Volzhsky, the Volgograd Rosprirodnazor together with inter-regional environmental Prosecutor's office once again held an unscheduled inspection of Volzhsky abrasive works. By results of check the company again appointed a penalty in the amount of 20 thousand rubles. However, the plant management stated that the allegations against VAZ baseless and biased, because the equipment is imperfect, and employees of the company have not suffer from occupational diseases.

According to experts, Volzhsky abrasive works this time really may not be involved in urban air pollution directly. Perhaps the source of the problem is the violation of town-planning environmental standards, causing air stagnation and the decrease in natural ventilation due to the compaction of urban development. In addition, the condition of the air greatly affected by the drought in the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain, a large number of city vehicles and industries located in the industrial area of the Volga.