MANAGING DIRECTOR of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Dr Richard Van West Charles, said that work had been completed in all the regions of the country, to ensure that all of the entity’s offices were equipped with necessary supplies, thus ensuring that there was compliance with the safety measures set out by the Ministry of Public Health.

At a Media Conference on Thursday, the Director noted that, in light of challenges related to water supply, particularly in Region One, GWI was doing all it could to ensure that there was an adequate supply of water, particularly in Mabaruma.

The Managing Director told the media that the company was aware of problems in Amelia’s Ward, in the mining town of Linden, but efforts were being made to address those issues as quickly as possible.

Additionally, he said that the Company will be placing sinks at the front of every office, so that customers will have the benefit of contributing to the hygienic practice of washing of hands when entering and leaving the office.

The Managing Director pointed out that Sanitation Workers will be monitoring the pump stations within Georgetown to ensure that the sewerage system was functioning at its optimum.

The Managing Director added that GWI will ensure that the four Quarantine Centres set up by the Ministry of Public Health to manage persons who were being treated for the coronavirus have an adequate supply of water.

“So far, there are no issues and we will continue to monitor on a daily basis to ensure that this important commodity is available in the Quarantine Centres and at the same time available in homes, and offices.”

Dr Van West Charles assured the media that the staff was working assiduously to ensure that there were no leaks, and there was adequate flow and pressure of water available in the communities, in both the City and outlying areas of the country.

In order to ensure that there is an efficient quality of water, GWI urges that citizens honour their civic obligation and pay their water bills on time. Such will allow GWI to procure necessary water treatment products.

Areas where there isn’t a 24-hour supply of potable water will soon benefit from the efforts of GWI as the company works assiduously to remedy the situation, even in the light of many challenges.