By Sherah Alleyne

THE GUYANA Water Inc. has dismissed claims that residents of Diamond on the East Bank Demerara are being charged for water supplied by the company.

The company stated that it had several organizations assisting them in distributing a free water supply, including the Guyana Fire Service.

One resident claimed that the trucks employed by GWI to deliver water to residents were now charging them for the service, in some instances as much as $5,000 per tank of water.

The area has been without water for some time and GWI is unsure when their taps and showers will be flowing again, according to a report.

According to notices issued to GWI customers of Diamond, Kaneville and Diamond Public Road, the company was experiencing technical difficulties at the Diamond Well Station and as a result the residents were unable to receive water through their taps.

Hence the company is providing water via tankers. The water will be delivered to the affected areas at seven scheduled hours.

GWI reminded customers of Diamond and Kaneville, East Bank Demerara that rehabilitation work had been completed on the Diamond Well Station in March of this year. It was supervised by GWI and executed by Nabi Construction Inc. at a cost in excess of G$12 million.

However, GWI teams are working to ascertain the reason for the current challenges at the Diamond Well Station. The company stated that they will update customers on any progress, according to a report.