President of Tatarstan visits modernized Eastern water intake station in Zelenodolsk

President of the Republic of Tatarstan has visited the reconstructed Eastern water intake station in Zelenodolsk where modern methods of drinking water purification were implemented.

According to Director general of JSC “Vodokanalservis” Almaz Garaev before launching new equipment water had not corresponded the standards in the region. Its iron content many times exceeded needed parameters.

The enterprise “Zelenodolsk-Vodokanal”, the branch of JSC “Vodokanalservis” is engaged in water supply and water disposal in Zelenodolsk, Vasilievo urban-type settlement and Aisha village providing drinking water for 118 thousand Tatarstaners, 564 enterprises and organizations. 320 people are working at the enterprise.

Reconstruction of the object started in 2010. 42,9 mln roubles were allocated for implementation of first stage of works. Due to these funds the building of the station was constructed, deironing equipment was purchased and installed, standby water passage was laid and four wells were drilled.

To fulfill the second stage of works 45 mln roubles were provided by the republican budget. Thus, last year the station was launched.

However, a difficult situation is now observed in the sphere of water supply and water disposal in Zelenodolsk since the networks are in a deteriorated condition.