Kuru Kururu residents decry unstable water pressure

Residents in Kuru Kururu on the Soesdyke Linden Highway have for several years been battling with the annoying issue of slow-running faucets and now they are angered further by the unstable water pressure they are receiving, especially at this time of the year.
One resident, whose only name was given as Esther, told Guyana Times that for several years she has been living in the village, facing the same issue year in, year out. According to her, for reasons unknown, the water pressure tends to drop as the Christmas season draws nearer.
This would result in a number of residents being unable to carry out their cleaning and other Christmas related activities without the use of a water pump.
Another disgruntled resident who lives in the area, Anita Singh, recently related her woes. According to her, the water scarcely runs from her taps. Singh said she relies on her water tanks, especially in the mornings for water, as the water would only drip from her pipes, heavily impacting her duties as a mother of four and a housewife.
Indira Dowlat, another resident, said she has gotten quite accustomed to the water level coming at a snail’s pace. The 50-year old resident said she spent just about half of her life in the community and knows fully well she cannot rely on the water pressure as it is. She noted that most residents in her area use water pumps in an effort to speed up their access to water.
Atona Sam, another villager told Guyana Times that she is frustrated by the lack of a decent water pressure. According to her, on most days, her family would have to fetch buckets of water into their homes to carry out their daily activities, as the water pressure is so low that it does not even reach the pipes in their home.
The frustrated residents are calling on the Guyana Water Incorporated to look into their woes and improve the services offered to the community.