INDUSTRIAL GROUND WATER RESOURCES AND PROBLEMS OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT
The state of exploration maturity and development of the industrial water (hydromineral) resources as a source of iodine, bromine, lithium, and other components are considered. It is shown that explored and approved industrial water reserves are represented by five deposits, of which four are not produced, and an iodine plant at one of them is under reconstruction. The presented data confirm that Russia has enough industrial water resources to meet the country's need for iodine, bromide, and other components. Ways of the most efficient industrial water management are outlined.