THE Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) yesterday admitted to being aware of the water quality challenges experienced by residents of Ituni, Region 10 (Upper Demerara/ Upper Berbice), and disclosed that a project is on stream to correct the challenges.
According to GWI’s Manager of Hinterland Operations, Akram Hussain, GWI successfully drilled a well in the Ituni community in 2011 as part of the first phase to rectify all the issues experienced with sourcing water from a creek within the community.  “The well-drilling exercise has been quite successful,” Hussein stated. “Arrangements are in place to interconnect the well with the network by the middle of 2012.”

Hussain also stated that the project is on target for completion by mid-year, and that no significant obstacles are anticipated. “We are presently installing relay structures to make the interconnectivity with the network possible,” Hussain disclosed. He explained that under GWI’s Hinterland Programme for 2012, there is provision for the installation of two (2) mini treatment units within the community of Ituni, and those would provide residents with significantly improved water supply.

Hussain stated that all efforts are being made to expedite the project in an effort to alleviate the problems experienced by residents, but he urged all concerned to be patient, since the technical components require meticulous installation to avoid any delay.

Further, a GWI team which includes members of the Scientific Services Department is presently conducting a full investigation into the concerns voiced by residents regarding the use of a nearby creek as a source of water.

GWI assures that all possible measures are being taken to address the water quality challenges being experienced by residents of Ituni.