A drinking and waste water project has been launched in Basgal settlement of Ismayilli region

A drinking and wastewater project has been launched in Basgal settlement of Ismayilli region, one of the unique settlements of Azerbaijan with historical tourism potential. New drinking water supply systems are being established in the territory of the Basqal State Historical Reserve, which covers the ancient part of the settlement and the sewerage systems of the settlement are being reconstructed in a modern way.

The execution status of the project on reconstruction of water supply and sewerage systems of Basgal State Historical Reserve was discussed on the spot with the participation of “Azersu” OJSC, Ismayilli District Executive Power, State Tourism Agency and administration of Basgal State Historical Reserve. Necessary instructions were given to carry out the work in an intensive manner to complete the construction on time and with quality at the initial stage of the project.

Basgal settlement, which reflects elements of medieval urban culture, had ancient drinking water supply and sewerage systems. Ancient springs, sewerage networks and cisterns (sewerage wells) have been in operation since the 13th century. For centuries, villagers have carried drinking water from springs. Some residents used primitive water lines from springs.

Taking into account the recent expansion of the settlement and the growing importance of tourism, it was decided to reconstruct the drinking and wastewater systems in anticipation of the architectural style of the settlement. According to the project implemented by “Azersu” OJSC at the expense of state investment, drinking water will be supplied to the settlement from the source in Tandireki. For this purpose, the intake facility is being reconstructed, and a transmission main with steel pipes is being laid from the source to the reserve area. A 300-cubic-meter reservoir is being built to ensure the stability of the water supplied to the settlement.

At the initial stage, a 5.7 km long drinking water and 6.7 km sewerage network will be created in the settlement, and meters will be installed at each address. A modular wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 650 cubic meters per day and a 2.1 km long collector will be built to treat and neutralize wastewater generated in the settlement. The work on the first stage is planned to be completed by the end of 2022.

It should be noted that the construction work is carried out in difficult conditions, taking into account narrow streets in the reserve area and the large number of architectural monuments. In order not to damage the architectural style of the area, small-sized engineering machines are used there.