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(C2) Freshwater abstraction (surface and groundwater) by indicators and years provided by ArmStatBank

According to the estimated WEI, Armenia abstracted 61.4 % of its total renewable water resources in 2017, which means that Armenia faces unsustainable water scarcity conditions. On the other hand, it should be noted that seasonal variations in water exploitation would be much higher.

Around 65 % of the total water demand is met by surface water resources. Lake Sevan plays an important role in meeting the water demand, particularly for the Ararat region, which creates pressures on the ecological and hydrological conditions of the lake. In parallel to that, water abstraction from groundwater resources has also more than doubled since 2000. Groundwater is mainly used for drinking purposes and agriculture (UNECE, 2000).

What are the pressures of economic activities on freshwater resources?