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Where does Tehran get much of its water supply?
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Tehran
Mosque with cupola in the bazaar, Tehran.
Tehran is not situated near any major rivers, so it relies on water supplies located some distance from the city. The city obtains much of its water from major dams constructed on the Karaj, Jajrud, and Lar rivers, all of which are located in the Alborz Mountains.12