Translated with AI from the Russian original.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the severe dilapidation of the country's water supply system and the need for significant investment after cases of intestinal infection in the city of Byureghavan.
According to the head of government, the problem lies not only in updating the infrastructure but also in its constant technical maintenance. Without regular control and operation, even investments in modernization will not be able to completely eliminate the risks of such situations recurring.
Pashinyan noted that managing such risks is partially taken into account when forming water supply tariffs, but the issue requires special attention. At the same time, the Prime Minister stated that he does not yet have full information about the causes of the incident and final conclusions can only be drawn after the investigation is completed.
Earlier, it was reported that residents of Byureghavan were hospitalized due to an intestinal infection. The National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Armenia reported that common coliform bacteria were found in two re-taken samples of drinking water. According to the agency, their presence may indicate water contamination and increase the risk of intestinal infectious diseases.
