Latest update April 4th, 2025 6:13 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

GWI steps up campaign against water vendors

Jan 10, 2009 News

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is moving against those persons in the business of selling the water distributed by the utility.
Those selling water do not have the permission to do so, said Rawle Aaron, GWI’s Public Relations Officer.
According to GWI, all water vendors, individuals and companies engaged in the business of selling water, either at fixed locations or through water trucks, must enter into a contract, in accordance with Chapter 30:01 of the Water and Sewerage Act.
Water vendors who have not yet registered are asked to regularise their status within seven days at any of GWI’s commercial Service Departments countrywide.
Aaron said none of the individuals or businesses currently selling water is registered with the GWI.
What happens, Aaron told Kaieteur News, is that those who sell water simply filter the treated water that is supplied by GWI. Furthermore, some of those who sell water are currently billed as domestic or commercial customers.
They are paying just about $65 for some 450 gallons of water. Once they are registered, they will have to pay about $400. Five gallons of water is being sold for $100 at some outlets and $200 at other locations. GWI is also selling treated water at its Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara location. Customers pay $100 for a five-gallon bottle.
Meanwhile, customers (domestic, commercial, industrial or institutional) are being warned not to facilitate or permit their service to be used for vending.
Such actions are deemed illegal and can result in immediate severance of service, GWI stated.
According to Aaron, 80 per cent of Guyanese buy water to drink.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show|| March, 31st, 2025

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

 

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Saints and GTI dominate as YBG Georgetown Regional Conference continues

Saints and GTI dominate as YBG Georgetown Regional Conference...

Apr 04, 2025

Kaieteur Sports- The Georgetown Regional Conference continued in thrilling fashion on Wednesday at the National Gymnasium hardcourt, with dominant performances from Saints Stanislaus and Government...
Read More
Carty misses ton, Hamilton (80) sets up tense battle as Harpy Eagles speed ace Alimohamed bags 5

Carty misses ton, Hamilton (80) sets up tense...

Apr 04, 2025

Annandale Sec’ dominates latest fixtures in Region #4 leg of the Jagan Memorial Windball Competition

Annandale Sec’ dominates latest fixtures in...

Apr 04, 2025

GPF FC to tackle Slingerz tomorrow as GFF Elite League Season VII continues

GPF FC to tackle Slingerz tomorrow as GFF Elite...

Apr 04, 2025

Permaul’s Trading & Distribution joins forces for the 2025 O40s T20 tournament

Permaul’s Trading & Distribution joins...

Apr 04, 2025

All set for Rotary Club of NA Childhood Obesity Prevention Inter Secondary School Tapeball Cricket competition final and semifinal today

All set for Rotary Club of NA Childhood Obesity...

Apr 04, 2025

Features/Columnists

  • The reciprocal tariffs

    Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has once again proven his talent for making the indefensible... more

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]