VIDEO: "Sewage Has Flooded the Sidewalks and Building Basements," Resident of Muratsan Street

The main sewer line on Muratsan Street in Yerevan is clogged, causing all the manholes to overflow and the contents to flood the basements of buildings. Auroranews has received reports from residents of house number 113 that the basements of all the buildings are filled with water, amounting to the size of a swimming pool.

“There is a grocery store here, and the basement areas are also in the same condition. The water is flowing down the street, and we have had to throw a pump into the basement to suck out the water with a hose. If the water isn't removed, the ground floors will be flooded. People can no longer use their sewage systems and sinks. It's already been two weeks, and every time we are told that a solution will be provided, but no solution has been given yet. Veolia Water has said that the direction of the sewer line needs to be changed, meaning they will have to dig and perform construction work,” said a resident.

When asked if they have approached the Yerevan municipality regarding this issue, the resident replied, “We have applied to both the municipality and the district administration. Just last week, they told us a solution would be provided within the week, but neither has anyone come, nor have they started any work. We hear the same thing every day. Veolia Water and the municipality must work together to solve this issue. The district administration is giving the same response, saying they will come, dig, and resolve the issue, but it has become unbearable under these conditions. Every day, we gather with the residents in the yard and think about what to do and how to resolve this issue.”

According to the resident who alerted us, due to the foul odor, the residents of the first floors cannot sleep properly or sit in their homes. “Now this water is flowing down the street, and we are all breathing in that foul smell. We have approached all possible organizations, but we also want to notify the media so that at least they will feel alarmed and understand that this issue is urgent and needs to be addressed,” he concluded.

Auroranews contacted Taron Gevorgyan, an employee of the Yerevan Municipality's Public Relations Department, who specifically stated, “The obligations related to the supply of water and drainage in the capital, including the renovation of sewage systems, fall under the jurisdiction of Veolia Water. The municipality is a partner body in this case. I will try to inform them once again, but we do not have direct authority to intervene or take action. First, we do not have the professional tools or authority to intervene directly. I will remind them once again and urge them to address this issue.”