"For the majority of Kazakhstan sewage treatment plants, the issues of modernization and construction of new blocks of wastewater treatment facilities are very relevant, the solution of which involves a comprehensive engineering and technological approach. This article analyzes the level of automation and disadvantages of the project of the second stage of sewage treatment plants (STP) of the State Enterprise «Astana SU Arnasy». The project of biological treatment on the aeration tanks of the second stage of (STP) does not provide for deep cleaning for biogenic pollutants, namely the internal recycling of activated sludge. The volume of the anoxic zone is 18 %, which is not enough for the process of biological dephosphotation. Thus, in order to more effectively achieve high-quality cleaning indicators, it is necessary to provide for a denitrification zone of at least 30 % of the total volume of the aeration tank. Analysis of the main causes of inefficient removal of phosphates at the stage of biological purification showed: insufficient concentration of biological oxygen consumption in incoming wastewater, absence of denitrification process, dephosphotation in the design of the second stage aerotanks and insufficient volume of the anaerobic zone, which is 18 % of the volume of the aerotank. The problems of inefficiency of technological wastewater treatment from phosphates at (STP) in Astana are primarily related to design errors and the impossibility of effective operation of wastewater treatment facilities associated with insufficient automation. Thus, in order to increase the efficiency of the biological treatment facilities of the second stage, it is necessary to carry out a new calculation of the facilities taking into account the processes of nitri-denitrification and biological removal of phosphates, additionally equip with equipment to ensure internal recycling with the allocation of intermediate zones and in the process of retrofitting to provide greater automation to minimize manual labor. "

Introduction. In this paper, we analyze various methods of snow removal in urban areas and consider the most cost-effective and efficient solutions for snow removal and disposal using heat from sewage drains by means of stationary snow-melting points (SMP) in Nur-Sultan. In cooperation with Astana su Arnasy specialists, responsible for the operation of the city sewer system, as well as cleaning and disinfection of urban sewage drains, we reviewed the main advantages and disadvantages. Methods. The paper looks into the possibility of utilizing heat from sewage drains with the help of heat pumps. This method has been successfully tested at a sewage treatment plant and is currently used to heat auxiliary premises. The same principle can be applied in SMPs with a separate discharge of meltwater to the storm sewer. Results. Having studied the experience of using various methods for snow removal in urban areas, we find that snow removal with the use of sewage drains through the creation of special snow-melting complexes integrated with the city sewer system is the most promising method for Nur-Sultan since it allows for reducing costs, intensifying the process of snow melting, and eliminating the hazardous impact of meltwater on the environment. Conclusion. To ensure successful implementation and use of this snow removal method in Nur-Sultan, it is required to conduct a number of additional studies on the impact of sewage treatment plants on the technological processes, as well as to test options for separating sewage drains with the help of heat pumps, and, based on the studies conducted, to determine the final configuration of snow-melting complexes.