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    HAKOB SANASARYAN: INACTIVE TAILING DUMPS IN ARMENIA CONSTITUTE A SERIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL THREAT

    by Karina Manukyan

    ARMINFO
    Friday, June 27, 03:10

    The inactive tailing dumps constitute a serious environmental threat,
    Hakob Sanasaryan, Head of the Green Union of Armenia, told ArmInfo.

    The environmentalists have repeatedly pointed out that the
    recultivation of the inactive tailing dumps is not done properly.

    Along with the lack of isolation of the bottom of the tailing
    dump, this contributes to penetration of the heavy metals into the
    groundwater systems. Moreover, the surface dust of the tailing dumps
    spreads in the environment.

    Sanasaryan pointed at 3 inactive tailing dumps in Agarak, where the
    toxic dust raises in the air in a windy weather due to the lack of
    recultivation. He also pointed out the negative effects of the lack of
    control over the abandoned dumps on the River Vokhchi such as Darazam,
    Pkhrut and Vorotan.

    The expert said that in the area of Darazam tailing dump the local
    residents grow potatoes and cabbages. Pkhrut and Vorotan are actually
    half-ruined, but notwithstanding this, one can see cattle grazing
    there. Thus, the heavy metals penetrate into the human body through
    the dairy and may cause serious diseases.

    Sanasaryan said that like other tailing dumps, the territory of the
    Dastakert tailing dump is not fenced either. This means that any may
    enter the dump of the mining wastes without any obstacle.

    Another two 30 year old inactive tailing dumps are located at the
    territory of Alaverdi town. Wind spreads dust full of heavy metals
    from the surface of these dumps and intoxicates gardens and grazings
    with dangerous elements. Sanasaryan said that the government has to
    tighten control over this sphere and take measures for recultivation
    of the tailing dumps.

    To note, according to the data of Armenia's Emergency Ministry, there
    are 19 active and inactive tailing dump in Armenia with a total area
    1400 ha.

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