SHPPs on Kistum River (2014)
Kistum River
Risk Level: 3
| Parameter | Data | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Sruface discharge volume in river section %, water | 49.7308 | 3 |
| Disastrous Condition | Critical Condition | Normal Condition |
Kistum River in Disastrous Situation Because of SHPPs
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The Kistum River flows in Lori Region, it’s the right subsidiary of the Debed River. It rises from the northern slope of Mrdzaqar Mount and joins the Debed River 1 km north-west from Haghpat Village. Its length is 13 km.
As of 1 January 2014, under the licenses issued by Public Services Regulatory Committee and the main indicators of small hydro power plants operated by hydropower companies, “Haghpat-1” and “Haghpat-2” SHPPs are constructed on this river, which are both operated by “Ost-El” LLC, derivation length of “Haghpat-1” – 300+280 1350 meters, that of “Haghpat-2” – 4535 meters. Thus, SHPPs pipe a total river area of 6465 meters, which makes up 49.730769% of the river.
Under EcoLur’s Ecological Risk Model, this indicator shows the disastrous situation of the river.