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Is there a designated body for testing the quality of water from commercial suppliers?

Sep 13, 2013 Letters

 

Dear Editor,
Some years ago when we first relocated to Guyana, a major concern was water quality and safety. Peace of mind came with the installation of appropriate filter systems for general purposes and the use of commercial bottled water for drinking. Recently, however, I have had reason to question the quality of the commercial bottled water after a colleague reported noticing the settling of particles in a glass of water fetched from the container of one of the popular local suppliers of the commodity. Suggestions that the glass may have bee tainted was eschewed after a second glass was filled to produce the same results.
It is customary in other societies that periodic checks are carried out by independent bodies on bottled water for quality assurance and more importantly, to ensure the safety of citizens. In view of glaring examples of public service systems that are allowed to operate at sub-standard level in Guyana, I wish to ask a few questions to which I hope answers will be provided:
1. Is there a designated body for testing the quality of water from commercial suppliers?
2. Is the water supplied by these commercial suppliers subjected to periodic testing?
3. Is there a standard for water quality set by the relevant government authorities?
I would be grateful for clarification on these questions.
John Campbell

 

 

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