A waste water treatment plant has already been launched in the city of Jermuk

The EU Delegation in Armenia invites journalists to the city of Jermuk, to participate in the launching ceremony of the new waste water mechanical treatment plant. The plant was built within the framework of “Armenian Small Municipalities water Project” financed by the European Union, European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, European Investment Bank and the government of the Republic of Armenia. 

In January 2011, the European Union and “Armwater” signed a financing agreement for a grant, which provided grant funds amounted to 7.6 million Euros. Within the framework of the project, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and European Investment Bank have provided loans for 6.5 million Euros each. The program also expects technical grant of 1.1 million Euros from other donor organizations for the implementation of consulting services. The total investment in this project is 21.7 million Euros.

The aim of the project is the reconstruction and modernization of water, wastewater (sewage) and water treatment plants operated by “Armwater” that serve 17 towns in 7 provinces of Armenia. The program aims to increase the quality of services to about 300,000 residents, by significantly extending drinking water supply, which now is averaged to over 14 hours per day and ensuring water quality’s full compliance to the international standards. The contributions made to the construction of the new water treatment plant will be the first step in reducing the pollution of water resources, which is present due to the lack of appropriate quality treatment.