Activities

For many years the Laboratory has been engaged in long-term studies of low water lines of the Chu and Issyk-Kul artesian basins. This research is based on the analysis of tectonic, lithologic, filtration, hydrodynamic, hydrothermal and hydrochemical parameters.

Results

• As a result of research on the Chu and Issyk-Kul artesian basins, forming mechanism and renewable resources reserves of thermal mineral underground waters have been determined.

• Renewable resources of Sharpyldak underground waters have been determined with the use of research on filtration parameter variations and hydrodynamic estimations. The same methods were used to obtain more specific information on quaternary aquifer systems of the Issyk-Kul basin.

• The above mentioned results are shown in digital maps created in MapInfo format. In addition, a digital map of underground waters available in the Djety-Oguz raion was prepared.

• Pollution status of underground waters in quaternary aquifer systems of the Chu river basin has been investigated. A methodology to evaluate the underground waters vulnerability has been developed, and a zoning map to determine the degree of pollution vulnerability of underground waters of the basin has been compiled.

• A mechanism of forming underflooding and waterlogging phenomena as well as a long-term regime of underground water levels in quaternary aquifer systems of the Issyk-Kul, Kochkor, Chu, Talas and Fergana basins has been analyzed. Recommendations on underflooding prevention were worked out.