Sections of WCD residents without potable water

A large section of the West Coast of Demerara has been without potable water for the past week and residents are annoyed at the development, which is being called a regular occurrence.
Reports indicate that the water pressure has been low for over two weeks and residents are forced to spend lengthy periods using small containers to “catch” water.
However, as of the past week, the water has completely stopped and residents are unaware as to the cause.
Guyana Times spoke to a number of the residents who are complaining of being significantly inconvenienced.
One De Kinderen, West Coast Demerara (WCD), resident complained of having to purchase water for chores and hygiene purposes since she has no other alternative.
According to the woman, she is currently constructing a home and as such, the water system is the only means of getting water.
“I don’t have any water tanks or water barrels or anything at the moment, so I have no other means of getting water other than from the pipes and since they aren’t working, I literally have to purchase bottle water to shower and do dishes and so on and that is not cheap at all, it’s a struggle,” the resident complained.
She noted that she attempted to make contact with the Guyana Water Incorporated but was given the royal run around.
“I called and I told them that we weren’t getting water, well I actually told them to check into the matter because the water pressure was low and I was told by a representative that they would but well, we still have the problem, like nothing ain’t fix or I don’t know if they even inspected to see where the problem was coming from” the woman told this publication.
A Meten-Meer-Zorg, WCD, resident also complained of similar issues with his water system.
The man told this newspaper that he was also experiencing a shortage of potable water. He explained that on Tuesday, his water system completely stopped.
“I can’t say but like something happen at the pump station because I hear is not me alone, but I went out there and I ain’t really see anything…thank God for the rain because it really help me out” the man explained.
This publication was also informed that residents of De Willem, WCD, were also experiencing similar water woes.
The Public Relations Officer of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) when contacted said that the matter was investigated and reported that no issue was found at the well station in sourcing the affected areas with water.
However, a major breakage is suspected and as such, the PRO ascertained that a team of engineers are presently investigating and checking the distribution networks to have the matter rectified swiftly.