EcoLur
The newly-appointed Chairman of State Committee on Water Industry Aram Harutyunyan excludes any conflict between Water Using Companies (WUC) and communities. In reply to EcoLur's question whether Aram Harutyunyan is aware of the tense relations between water users and WUCs in regards with providing irrigation water, Aram Harutyunyan said, 'Let me not agree with you. We communicate in the following directions: first is water intake company, which has water distribution function. The second is water using companies, which are formed from community representatives, communities and we also have our representatives there. If any community and any area, any water using company, as all water users are the members of these unions, they select them, if they are dissatisfied, they can raise issues and make amendments, if necessary. Anyway, I should add, yes, we are aware of all calls, alarm signals, we persisently follow all the issues and we don't leave any application unreplied. There are cases, when payment problems arise etc. These are usual working rpoblems, and I'm sure the most important function we are implementing is water intake. Naturally, if there are some concerns, we should listen to them and to the explanation.'
June 15, 2015 at 13:38