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Illegal use of drinking water was revealed in Bilgah settlement of Sabunchu region


Created: 12-05-2022 15:56

      

Measures to prevent water losses and waste are being takeni in accordance with the "Action Plan for 2020-2022 to ensure the efficient use of water resources" approved by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. As a result of the investigation of special groups established by “Azersu” OJSC, cases of unregistered and off-meter water use were revealed in Bilgah settlement of Sabunchu district.

Illegal use of drinking water was revealed in a greenhouse located in the Albaliliq residential massif of Bilgah settlement. During the investigation, it was found out that the owner of the facility uses water by making an illegal connection to the nearby line. Earlier, the damage caused by the illegal use of water was calculated by writing an act, but the owner of the facility continued his illegal actions by reconnecting.

Some residents of Bilgah settlement, Albalilig massif, laid water lines without technical conditions, without complying with construction norms and rules. To create pressure, they installed distribution reservoirs on the line and distributed water to the houses through them. Most of the private houses in the area used water without installing meters. At the same time, residents who do not open the door to “Azersu” employees refuse to sign a contract. Detected illegal lines had been canceled.

   

Necessary measures have been taken on each revealed fact, unauthorized lines and connections have been eliminated and the damage caused by illegal use was calculated in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations on Water Use.

“Azersu” OJSC informs citizens and subscribers that global climate change leads to a decrease in the country's freshwater resources and in such circumstances, wasteful use of water is unacceptable. Measures will be taken to prevent such violations, the lines drawn arbitrarily will be abolished and law enforcement agencies will be contacted about the perpetrators of such violations.

It should be noted that in January-April 2022, 2982 facts of illegal use of drinking water were revealed in Azersu OJSC and 545 in Sabunchu district. In this regard, 797,000 and 175,000 cubic meters of consumption were restored, respectively. In January-April this year, more than 100 facts of illegal use of water were submitted to law enforcement agencies for investigation.