-as GWI continues to provide access to potable water to inland communities

The Guyana Water Incorporated’s plan to provide potable water to hinterland communities is being expanded as it seeks to make this commodity accessible in several areas across the country.

Towards this objective, 386 residents of St. Denny’s/Tapakuma, a small community in Region Two, will benefit from a solar photovoltaic system, elevated storage tanks, distribution network and stand pipes.

GWI’s Hinterland Manager, Akram Hussein, during a recent visit to the community, said that this intervention will benefit the community as it will ensure more reliability and easier access to water supply for residents.

“This is a good intervention and we hope that the community will play its part in maintaining the system,” Hussein said.

Toshao Doreen Jacobus welcomed the intervention. She explained that with the current El Niño condition, water is very low in the canal and lakes, with residents having to fetch water from creeks in the backdam.

Jacobus said that the well which was dug a few years ago is providing water, but it is discoloured.

She said if the current conditions are to persist they would pose a serious problem for the community.

In recent times solar photovoltaic systems were installed in Waramadong, Quebenang and Jawalla, while pump stations were rehabilitated in Orealla, Siparuta, Ituni, Mabaruma, Port Kaituma, Bon Success and Culvert City. Water storage facilities were constructed at Whitewater, Santa Rosa, Waramuri, Manawarin, Phillipai and Kamwatta.

This year, Government plans to expand potable water to several hinterland communities including Capoey, Mainstay, Surama, Toka, Tiger Pond, Haiwa, St. Cuthbert’s Mission and Paramakatoi. (GINA)