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The problem of negative anthropogenic impact on formation, distribution and usage of groundwater within the platform denudation plains of the arid zone of Central Kazakhstan is quite relevant. This region faces an extreme environmental pressure, and at the moment is undergoing a strong anthropogenic effect. High rates of exploration of mineral, energy and agricultural resources resulted in creation of towns and large industrial agglomera-tions (Karaganda, Zhezkazgan, Balkhash) and a big number of villages (Aksuat,...