ADSEA: Declining water levels in Kur, Araz rivers require new solutions in water management

The decrease in the water content of the Kur and Araz rivers in Azerbaijan, unstable precipitation, and soil salinization create the need to find alternative solutions in the field of water resources management in the country, Deputy Chairman of the State Water Resources Agency (ADSEA) Ilgar Gulmammadov said at a panel discussion within the 2nd International Exhibition and Conference on Water Resources Baku Water Week, Report informs.

According to him, modern environmental problems dictate the need to develop water reuse systems, wastewater treatment and rainwater collection: "Conducting scientific research in this area, implementing pilot projects and identifying alternative water potential are important in terms of forming a sustainable water management for future generations."

Gulmammadov added that in recent years, Azerbaijan has taken important steps in the field of water resources management: "By the relevant decree of the President, the Commission on the Efficient Use of Water Resources was established, the National Water Strategy was adopted, and the implementation of new infrastructure projects began. At the same time, the processes of digitalization and the introduction of smart technologies have been accelerated."

According to him, all these measures are aimed at strengthening the country's water security, increasing the efficiency of water use and ensuring adaptation to the negative effects of climate change.

The deputy chairman of ADSEA also emphasized the important role of the private sector in this process: "Active participation of business is of particular importance in terms of cost optimization and increasing profitability. The Caspian Water Innovation Forum held in this direction is a vivid example of a modern approach."