Armenia to temporarily switch to a 17-hour water supply schedule

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A 17-hour water supply schedule will be introduced in the capital and regions of Armenia starting May 1 for four months, Veolia Djur CJSC reports.

Armenia to temporarily switch to a 17-hour water supply schedule

YEREVAN, February 24. /ARKA/. A 17-hour water supply schedule will be introduced in the capital and regions of Armenia starting May 1 for four months, Veolia Djur CJSC reports.

"The restrictions will affect numerous addresses in all 12 districts of the capital – Center, Arabkir, Ajapnyak, Malatia-Sebastia, Kanaker-Zeytun, Nor-Nork, Nork Marash, Nubarashen, Davtashen, Avan, Erebuni, and Shengavit," the company's schedule for 2026 notes.

Veolia Djur reported that from May 1 to September 16, water will be supplied from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (17 hours per day).

"During the rest of the year—from January 1 to May 1 and from September 16 to January 1—water supply is provided 24/7," the company stated.

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