BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 23. A mineral water production facility will be constructed in Azerbaijan’s Kalbajar district, a source familiar with the matter told Trend.
The facility will use the water of Yukhari Istisu, Ashagi Istisu, Geshdak, Garasu, Mozchay and Gotursu deposits located in Kalbajar. The waters of these fields are particularly different from the waters of deposits in other counties in terms of their gas and chemical composition and high temperature. The are encompassing these deposits offers a wide range of tourism opportunities.
The source noted that the project worth 3 million Azerbaijani manats, or $1.76 million has a high commercial potential. It will be implemented under the public-private partnership. External infrastructure support will be ensured by the state. The project will also benefit from preferential loan.
Around 33 percent of Azerbaijan’s total mineral water reserves are situated in Kalbajar and Lachin regions. The mineral water production reserves in these areas stand at 7,393 cubic meters per day, of which Lachin accounts for 42 percent, while Kalbajar accounts for 58 percent. By its chemical composition and physical properties, the Kalbajar district’s Istisu mineral spring water is identical to the world-famous Karlovy Vary springs (Czech Republic).
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