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Paramakatoi Well to be repaired within two weeks – GWI

May 28, 2014 News

 

After complaints raised about Paramakatoi not having an operable Well, the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has announced that the water supply system which serves the community is under the purview of the local administration.
As such, GWI does not have a presence in this Region and the responsibility for operation and management of the water infrastructure lies with the local authorities. After being contacted about the water disruptions affecting the community approximately one month ago, the company dispatched a team, headed by Capital Investment and Planning (CIP) Director Ramchand Jailal, to assess the situation and provide any technical assistance to the local administration.  It was observed that the original system that was constructed was modified by the residents of Paramakatoi, because of the dry season being experienced.
According to the utility company, during the GWI visit it was observed that the system consisting of a storage reservoir which receives water from a spring was operable at the time, and the reservoir was 75% filled and supplying water to the community via a photovoltaic pumping system.
“However, it was observed that the tank was leaking a small amount of water and a sealant was required to repair the leak. It must be noted that despite the leak on the storage reservoir, the system was fully operational and water was being supplied to the dormitory and other nearby locations. The company is in possession of images which depict water being accessible at the dormitory and other locations within the community.” GWI Public Relations Officer Timothy Austin underscored.
According to Jailal, it was observed that the spring, which is one of the sources of water supply for the community, had a significantly reduced flow, and this was attributed to the dry season that was being experienced in the Region.
He said the GWI team shared these observations with the local administration and offered to provide any further assistance. Before departure, GWI representatives urged the local administration to contact the utility company with any further issues which may require the company’s assistance.
Subsequently, a meeting was held with the Toshao of the community in Georgetown and he was advised that a sealant to assist with the repair of the tank is being imported and repair works will be undertaken shortly.
Austin explained that GWI commenced acquisition of the sealant required to repair the reservoir, which could not be sourced locally, and the company will be in a position to dispatch a team to execute the repair works within two weeks. GWI received no further information from the local administration after the initial visit about the system being non-functional or that residents were being affected. In addition, it was noted that the system involves the use of standpipes placed throughout the community and it is customary that some residents have to walk short distances from their homes to access water.
“The company will continue to provide all assistance necessary to the local administration in an effort to provide improvement to residents of Paramakatoi.”

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