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Illegal use of drinking water was revealed in Sumgait


Created: 05-08-2021 16:02

   

In accordance with the "Action Plan for 2020-2022 to ensure the efficient use of water resources" approved by President Ilham Aliyev, control measures are being taken to prevent water losses and waste. Cases of illegal use of water, unregistered and off-meter lines of drinking water were revealed in Sumgait, as a result of the investigation of special groups established by “Azersu” OJSC.

Measures carried out in Sumgait revealed that citizens and entrepreneurs illegally interfered with water supply systems and used water illegally. During the inspections, it was found out that the water supply was carried out through the off-meter line, despite a water meter in the restaurant "Gu Golu" located on the side of the Baku-Sumgait highway. The case of unregistered use of water in the cafe called "Mahalla" was also revealed. The owner of the cafe, which does not have the technical conditions to connect to the water supply system, made an arbitrary connection from the nearby network.

   

During the control measures, it was found out that some residents of the surrounding settlements and new residential areas of Sumgait used water without registration and out of the meter. There are even subscribers who have secretly laid illegal water lines to homes and yards.

Necessary measures were taken on each revealed fact, unauthorized lines and connections were eliminated, damage caused by illegal use was calculated and directed to compensation. At the same time, citizens and entrepreneurs were informed about the technical conditions for connection to drinking water networks and the rules of connection. “Azersu” OJSC once again urges citizens to refrain from such actions and states that measures will be taken to prevent such violations.

It should be noted that, 9169 facts of illegal use of water were revealed in “Azersu” OJSC and 954 in Sumgait city during 6 months of 2021. According to these cases, consumption was restored in the amount of 2 million 440 thousand cubic meters and in Sumgait - 265 thousand cubic meters.