ArmInfo. The volume of work to modernize Armenia's water supply systems has tripled in the past two years. This was announced by Aramazd Ghalamkaryan, Chairman of the Water Committee, at a meeting of the National Assembly Committee on Financial, Credit, and Budgetary Affairs on February 26.
According to him, the work is being carried out jointly with the country's water system operator, Veolia Djur, and in accordance with government decisions. Previously, the company was required to invest 1.5 billion drams annually, but this figure has since increased to 2.5 billion drams. Currently, approximately 11 billion drams are being allocated for mandatory capital works.
Furthermore, Ghalamkaryan emphasized that investments are being made not only in Yerevan but also in the regions. In particular, programs are being implemented in the Lori, Kotayk, and Aragatsotn regions. Just a couple of days ago, as a result of joint investments, Veolia Djur increased water supply in two villages from 4:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There are many similar settlements, as the head of the Water Committee noted.
The program addresses the issue of water conservation by modernizing water infrastructure and reducing losses, while simultaneously addressing the problem of illegal connections.
The Committee Chairman continued that investment volumes in 2025-2027 are expected to amount to 22 billion drams, which will save 300 liters of water per second. He noted that new water supply schedules will be presented to the public based on the results of ongoing research.
The head of the Water Committee makes no secret of the fact that the water management system is full of shortcomings due to its deterioration; it has numerous shortcomings, while remaining a functioning system.
As a reminder, Armenia's water system operator, Veolia Djur, previously published a water supply schedule, according to which 17-hour water supply was planned for almost all regions of the country, including Yerevan, from May 1 to September 15 of this year, which sparked a sharply negative public reaction. Later, RA Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan announced that there would be no changes to the water supply schedule as a result of government intervention.
