Latest update February 24th, 2025 9:02 AM
GWI in pilot projects to reduce iron content in water
Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has commenced experimenting with a food-based agent,
An official working on one of the pilot projects to reduce the iron content in GWI’s water.
Seaquest, which has the ability to improve water quality by reducing the effect of iron present in water.
The programme is part of GWI’s overall water quality improvement programme being executed by the company’s Scientific Services and Technical Services Departments.
A pilot project is currently underway in Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara; Agricola, East Bank Demerara; Clonbrook, East Coast Demerara and Ithaca, Berbice.
The communities were deemed ideal for the testing of Seaquest because the content of the water received by residents is high in iron.
GWI’s Chief Executive, Dr. Richard Van West-Charles, and the project team have attended meetings in the communities to provide information to residents on the Seaquest product.
According to Scientific Services Manager, GWI, Donna Canterbury, “Seaquest is a food-based agent which has the ability to chemically disable the iron present in water from oxidizing.”
The iron has been a major reason for residents receiving water that is red in color. That colour suggests a high iron content.
With most wells not utilizing a treatment plant, the red water has been a source of complaint by residents who believe that it was contaminated.
The Seaquest product has been approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Drinking Water Inspectorate, London and has been certified by NSF International (National Sanitation Foundation), United States.
“It is safe for consumption by humans and animals. Seaquest is a product of Aqua Smart Incorporated, a United States based company which facilitated several presentations for GWI and will be assisting with the application of the product in the communities identified for the pilot studies,” the water company explained.
“The product has been shown to significantly reduce the effects of iron present in water such as discoloration,” stated the Scientific Services Manager.
“If these pilot tests are successful we can anticipate substantial improvements in the quality of water distributed by GWI.”
The product has been utilized successfully in a number of countries including the United States, Belize and the Bahamas.
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