WATER service for all public conveniences will now be free of charge in towns and municipalities nationwide, the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) said on Sunday.

The GWI in a release said the decision to extend this concession to all municipalities follows a meeting between its management and the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown.
In the case of the capital city, Georgetown, sewerage charges will also be cut for these facilities.

In addition, GWI Managing-Director, Dr. Richard Van-West Charles informed the M&CC that GWI will perform an assessment of the internal plumbing of the public restrooms and share the reports with the council.

To avoid water wastage, GWI said it is willing to pursue discussions with municipalities pertaining to interventions that may be necessary to optimise water consumption at these facilities.

GWI will be installing meters at the identified locations in an effort to consistently monitor consumption.