President Ilham Aliyev inaugurates newly-rebuilt Hovsan Aeration Station

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today inaugurated a newly-rebuilt Hovsan aeration station, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

Deputy Premier Abid Sharifov told the Head of State that the reconstruction of the facility began in 2007. The Hovsan aeration station treats 60% of the wastewater generated in Baku.

The Head of State became familiar with the station`s control center.

President Ilham Aliyev saw a photo stand depicting old and newly-acquired equipment in the Zig pumping and Hovsan aeration stations as well as a scheme of sewage equipment location in the Absheron peninsular.

President of the Azersu joint-stock company Nizameddin Rzayev informed the Head of State about the technological scheme of treatment process in the Hovsan aeration station.

President Ilham Aliyev started a new station from the control center.

Azerbaijani leader inspected the reconstruction work in the facility.

The Head of State gave recommendations and wished every success to workers of the station and builders.