VivaCell-MTS upgrades water supply in Berkaber

Owing to the cooperation between VivaCell-MTS, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) the water supply has been improved in the borderland village of Berkaber, Tavush region.

The absence of potable water supply has always been one of the most vital issues of Berkaber village, which is only 500m far from the enemy border along the straight line. The water supply system that had been in exploitation from the Soviet times had deteriorated. The water could not be used because of the leakages and the garbage getting into the eroded pipes. The situation got worse especially during the winter season.

In 2015, the village’s potable water supply issue has been solved. In the frames of the three-partite agreement, a river water intake system has been modernized and fenced. New water pressure control valves have been installed. A 6550m long water pipeline has been constructed connecting the water intake system with the daily regulatory reservoir.

USAID, VivaCell-MTS and FPWC partnered throughout 2014-2015 to implement water supply projects in four villages in Armenia – Arazap and Lukashin in Armavir, and Artsvaberd and Berkaber in Tavush – to help the communities obtain access to potable water and improve their quality of life. Around 7,000 people will benefit from this assistance.