Veolia Water has announced emergency water supply interruptions affecting Gugark village in Lori Province, as well as Ayrum town and nine villages in Tavush Province, between October 23 and 24, 2026.
According to the company’s announcements, the interruptions are necessary to carry out emergency repair work on the water supply network.
Depending on the location, residents will experience a temporary suspension of water service lasting approximately 19 hours and 35 minutes or 24 hours.
The company has apologized for the inconvenience and thanked consumers for their understanding.
Gugark Village: Water Supply Suspended Until October 24
Residents of Gugark village in Lori Province will experience a temporary water supply interruption beginning on the evening of October 23.
Interruption schedule:
Start: October 23, 2026, at 6:25 p.m.
Expected restoration: October 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Duration: 19 hours and 35 minutes.
According to Veolia Water, the interruption is connected with emergency repair work.
The company has not provided further details about the specific technical problem requiring repairs.
Residents of Gugark should take the announced schedule into account when planning their household activities, particularly those involving drinking water, cooking and personal hygiene.
Ayrum and Nine Villages: 24-Hour Water Supply Interruption
A separate emergency interruption has been announced for Ayrum town and nine surrounding villages in Tavush Province.
Interruption schedule:
Start: October 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Expected restoration: October 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Duration: 24 hours.
Full List of Affected Communities
The interruption will affect:
Ayrum town
Shnogh
Chochkan
Archis
Lchkadzor
Haghtanak
Deghdzavan
Ptghunk
Karkop
Bagratashen
The announcement applies to the water supply of the listed communities.
Residents and organizations in these locations should prepare for a full-day interruption.
Why Is Water Supply Being Interrupted?
Veolia Water has attributed both interruptions to emergency repair work.
Such repairs may require the temporary shutdown of water distribution infrastructure to allow technical teams to address problems in the network.
Unlike planned maintenance, emergency repair operations are generally associated with technical issues requiring prompt attention.
The company’s notices do not specify the exact cause of the faults or indicate whether the two interruptions are related.
When Is Water Supply Expected to Resume?
The restoration schedule differs between the affected areas.
Affected location
Interruption begins
Expected restoration
Gugark village, Lori Province
Oct. 23, 6:25 p.m.
Oct. 24, 2:00 p.m.
Ayrum and nine villages, Tavush Province
Oct. 23, 11:00 a.m.
Oct. 24, 11:00 a.m.
These are the restoration times announced by Veolia Water.
The actual resumption of water supply may depend on the completion of the emergency repair operations.
The announcements do not constitute confirmation that service has already been restored.
Recommendations for Residents During the Interruption
Households in the affected communities are encouraged to prepare sufficient water for essential needs.
Drinking water should be stored in clean, covered containers. Residents may also need additional water for cooking, washing and sanitation.
Families with young children, elderly relatives or people requiring special care should consider their additional water needs.
Businesses and public organizations that rely on running water may need to adjust their operations during the announced interruption periods.
Consumers are advised to follow any subsequent official announcements concerning changes to the repair schedule.
Veolia Water Apologizes to Consumers
Veolia Water has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by the emergency interruptions and thanked consumers for their patience and understanding.
According to the published schedule, water supply in Ayrum and the nine affected villages is expected to resume at 11:00 a.m. on October 24, while service in Gugark village is scheduled to resume at 2:00 p.m. the same day.
