WILL THERE BE FEWER FOUNTAINS?

Panorama.am
15:44 06/06/06

The internal network of water supply for 1665 muli-block buildings
has been renovated in the course of the last 3 years and 2600 water
meters have been installed free of charge. This has been accomplished
within the framework of 1 mln 915 thousand dollar grant program
provided by Japan. The program will end in three month. The contract
has been concluded with Water Sewage Company. Starting from now,
the water supply is implemented by French operator, General Dez O,
Andranik Andreasyan, head of water economy state committee said. The
contract obligations are shifted to “Water Yerevan.”

The project is implemented in several communities of Yerevan, including
Malatia Sebastia, Shengavit and Ajapniak. As a result, water losses
at multi-block buildings were reduced by 20-50 %. Some say that
water losses are registered on behalf of small fountain springs near
buildings. “There are many fountain springs in the communities. Our
company cooperates with community administrations,” Andreasyan said.

The Japanese representative Carol Roberthorst said he is content
with the project results. Apart from installing water meters and
reconstructing the internal network, residents are informed about
their rights in water consumption.