THE Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has provided customers, especially those residing in low-lying coastal areas, with a number of precautionary measures to be followed to the letter in light of the current excessive rainfall and flooding.The following is the full text of the advisory: “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 wishes to advise customers to practise rainwater harvesting.  To avoid contamination, allow water to run off 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, 227-8703 or 227-8704; email customercallcentre@gwi.gy, visit www.gwiguyana.com  or via social media at www.facebook.com/everydropcountsgy