In this regard, the President noted that the Tupalang Reservoir is an extensive and clean resource for water supply and set the task of preparing a project to supply water to the population’s homes.

Indeed, the water in this reservoir is collected due to melting snow and ice in the mountains. According to tests, the water has 4 percent hardness and is rich in valuable minerals. Thanks to this, an important social project is being implemented for Surkhandarya residents.

As part of the project, 380 kilometers of metal pipes will be laid from the reservoir to Termez. Of these, 159 kilometers are along highways, 221 kilometers are internal networks connecting cities and regions. Water treatment, reduction, and water collection facilities will also be built.

Today, 147 kilometers of pipelines have been laid. Water treatment, reduction, and 5 water collection structures were built.

Today, the launch ceremony of the project’s first stage took place in “Bogiston” mahalla of Sariasiya district. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev pressed the symbolic button and began supplying the “source of life".

The water reached the Sariasiya, Denau, Shurchi, and Kumkurgan districts at this stage. The provision of centralized drinking water to the region’s population has reached 70 percent.

Another important aspect is that due to the fall of water under its force, 8.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity are saved.

In the project’s second stage, the centralized drinking water supply level will be increased to 90 percent. About 2 million residents of Sariasiya, Denau, Shurchi, Kumkurgan, Jarkurgan, Bandikhan, Qiziriq, Sherabad, Angor, Muzrabat, Termez districts, and the city of Termez will benefit from this. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2024.