– water woes temporarily fixed

By Indrawattie Natram
RESIDENTS of the Onderneeming Sandpit Area in the Pomeroon-Supenaam region are satisfied they are now receiving potable water.
Recently, Region Two Chairman, Devanand Ramdatt, along with a team, visited the area where the residents complained that the well in the area was not working. Due to this problem, residents were just receiving water from 22:00 hours to 05:00 hours in the morning.

Due to the intervention of Region Two administration, the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) dispatched a team of workers to the area where they distribute water to residents as a temporary relief.

The residents explained that they are happy to receive water and the assistance is of great help to them.
“We are thankful to the current administration for prompt interventions. It has brought great relief to housewives in the area and we can now store water and use it when we want,” a housewife related.

Those who had containers collected water and stored it. During a recent public meeting conducted by regional officials in the community, residents said as of the beginning of 2020, the community has been suffering from water woes.

Residents, predominately housewives, are severely affected since they cannot conduct their routine chores. They have also called for the minister of housing and water to review the bills until the metering system is introduced.

GWI Regional Manager, Brionne Gangaram, said efforts are being made to fix the well in the community.