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1 March 2004 - 18:50 AMT

TARIFF ON WATER TO RISE IN ARMENIA APRIL 1

The tariff on drinking water will rise in Armenia since April 1. As it was reported by the press service of the State Commission for Natural Monopolies of Armenia, beginning with the next month Yerevan residents will pay 90 drams for 1 cubic meter of water instead 56 drams, while the regions’ inhabitants are to pay 100 drams instead of 53. In the words of the heads of the companies engaged in the country’s water supply, the raise of the tariffs will allow to improve the system of exploitation and safety of the canals as well as perform services for the population.