Low water pressure, poor quality plagues Region 2 residents
Residents living in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), particularly housewives, are complaining bitterly about the obnoxious stench emanating from the tap water supplied by the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) to communities within the region. According to those affected, the water supplied is of poor quality.
Residents have complained about the poor quality and low pressure of water coming through their taps
The residents describe this situation as “unfair” since they are required to pay for the service, despite the poor quality of water delivered. Those most affected hail from several areas in the region including Suddie, Golden Fleece and Supenaam. The consumers also explained that since the beginning of 2016, the water pressure has been very low and many times does not reach their taps. In addition, the stench from the water is unbearable.
“The water smells really bad, you can’t really do anything in your home with it except wash your concrete etc, the service has really dropped compared to the previous years, something needs to be done,” a housewife related.
Consumers are therefore calling on GWI officials to investigate the cause of the stench and the continued low pressure. As a result of the situation, many persons are forced to fetch water from nearby drainage trenches to complete their chores. Some have to depend on rain water to clean their homes for the holiday season; the situation has caused great inconvenience to many.
Residents living in areas between Three Friends to Supenaam are demanding treated water in the near future. In an effort to garner feedback and to provide some insight into the situation, this publication attempted to contact GWI officials; however, calls went unanswered.
