No complaints in Wakenaam about dirty water, use of trench water

Dear Editor,
A customer survey by GWI field and office staff has found no complaints about dirty water, or customers using trench water for domestic purposes at Wakenaam.
Indeed, customers at Wakenaam understand there is a high iron content in the water, above WHO standards, and that GWI would shortly commence construction of a water treatment plant on the island. Customers have also expressed satisfaction with the level of service being received across the island, which is 15ft to 20ft high.
GWI CEO Mr Shaik Baksh has condemned allegations made by Mr Glen Lall about dirty water being supplied to residents, and sees this as part of an agenda to mislead and distract the public on important developments taking place in the country, including at GWI.
A new well was completed in 2022, and His Excellency President Dr. Irfaan Ali addressed the community by saying, “Water quality and treatment is major on our agenda, and, as such, residents will receive the best quality”.
In relation to water quality plans, programmes have been outlined to improve same over the next two years. During a press briefing, CEO Mr. Shaik Baksh announced, “GWI has improved access to water to 97 percent, owing to investment by the Government of Guyana, where over 15,000 persons along the coastland and hinterland have benefitted in the year 2022”.

Sincerely,
Public
Relations Team
Guyana Water Inc