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Take shorter showers – GWI urges
…amidst increasing El Nino conditions
(Kaieteur News) – Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) issued a public advisory on Wednesday, warning citizens of ongoing dry weather conditions caused by the El Niño phenomenon and calling for immediate household water conservation efforts across the country.
The national water utility posted a public awareness notice across its official social media channels under the national campaign hashtag #EveryDropMattersGY, urging residents to adopt daily habits to prevent unnecessary wastage and protect the country’s freshwater resources.
GWI notice
In its caption, GWI emphasised that “El Niño is here, and every drop counts!” To help consumers manage their daily consumption during the dry spell, the utility company outlined five essential practices for households to implement immediately. Residents are urged to repair leaking taps and pipes right away, as even small drips waste significant volumes of water over time. Additionally, consumers should take shorter showers, turn off running taps while brushing teeth or completing household tasks, and only run washing machines with full loads to maximise efficiency per cycle. Outdoor cleaning activities should also be adjusted by using a bucket instead of a continuous running hose whenever practical.
The advisory comes as regions across the country manage reduced rainfall levels typical of El Niño weather patterns, which can strain local water supply systems and surface reservoirs. GWI reminded consumers that individual household actions play a vital role in maintaining system pressure and ensuring consistent access to clean water for communities nationwide.
Members of the public seeking further information or needing to report major pipeline leaks are encouraged to contact GWI via email at communications@guyanawaterinc.com or through their official social media handles (@guyanawaterinc).
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Right on top of GPL to cut back use of electrical appliances…..
Here comes GWI, asking Guyanese and all, take short showers, save water.
Here is where GWI did not consult their CRYSTAL BALL and look into the
future.
They could have built a DESALINIZATION PLANT since Guyana has lots
of rivers with less salty water.
Meanwhile, don’t forget the Canals, Atlantic Ocean/beaches. take your baths
there, then a quick rinse at home.