– urges customers to maintain safe water for domestic use

THE Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), the nation’s supplier of water and sanitation services, is advising customers of the Low Coastal Regions of Guyana to implement the following precautionary measures in the event of excessive rainfall and flooding.Should your water supply be compromised due to flooding ensure that all tap water intended for food and drink preparation and personal consumption (brushing of teeth, etc.) is boiled for 15 minutes. Ensure that boiled water, whilst cooling before use, is stored in a tightly covered container.
Alternatively, water can be made safe by using household bleach: add 3 to 4 drops of household bleach to each gallon of water; mix well and allow to stand for 30 minutes before use. Again, ensure that treated water is stored in a tightly covered container. GWI is also advising customers to practice rainwater harvesting. To avoid contamination, allow water to runoff from roof for approximately 30 minutes before collection.
Further, customers are advised to promptly repair all leaking pipelines within their premises. For further information customers are advised to call GWI’s Customer Services Call Centre on 227-8701/03/04, email customercallcentre@gwi.gy, visit www.gwiguyana.com or via social media at www.facebook.com/everydropcountsgy