EPA probing substance seepage reported at Crane village

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday said that it has initiated an investigation following a report of an unknown substance seeping from the ground in Crane Village, West Coast Demerara (WCD). According to the EPA, the report, received on October 10, prompted the immediate mobilisation of the EPA’s Emergency Response Unit, which has since been on-site conducting preliminary assessments.
The EPA said that it is working in collaboration with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO), and the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB) to determine the source and nature of the seepage.
In a statement, the EPA assured residents that the investigation is ongoing, and they are urged to remain calm and patient as the authorities work to uncover the cause of the seepage. The agency has advised those living in the immediate vicinity to avoid any affected areas within their homes for safety reasons.
As part of the investigation, the EPA has also engaged ExxonMobil Guyana Limited to participate through its grievance mechanism, ensuring a thorough exploration of all potential contributing factors.