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Illegal use of drinking water was revealed in Sabunchu district


Created: 01-06-2021 15:35

     

In accordance with the Action Plan for 2020-2022 on ensuring the efficient use of water resources approved by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, control measures are in progress by “Azersu” OJSC to prevent water losses and waste. In order to prevent illegal use of drinking water during hot periods of increasing demand for water, the control measures implemented by Azersu Open Joint-Stock Company in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, as well as in the regions, have been strengthened.

     

As a result of control measures carried out in Sabunchu district of Baku, cases of illegal use of water by businesses and citizens illegally interfering with water supply systems have been identified. According to such cases, in facilities with high water consumption - concrete plant, sports complex, cafes and restaurants, car wash, butchers’ , etc. are found in the stations.

Illegal use of water was also found among the subscribers on population group. Off-meter water lines were found in a private yard house on the Leyla Mammadbeyova Street in Bakikhanov settlement. In some cases, residents illegaly used water to irrigate green areas.

     

It should be noted that unauthorized connection to water supply systems without taking into account the technical possibilities, along with waste and losses, violates the stability of drinking water supply in settlements and worsens the water supply of some subscribers. We once again call on citizens and entrepreneurs to refrain from such actions and state that appropriate measures will be taken to prevent such violations.

It should be noted that in January-May 2021, 7682 cases of illegal use of water were revealed, consumption was restored in the amount of 2 million 55 thousand cubic meters and the damage was estimated at 767 000 AZN.