Residents of Sophia can expect running water through their taps by the second half of October, GWI says.
This new development will signal the completion of the ongoing project in which transmission mains are being extended from a newly rehabilitated well in North Ruimveldt to supply ‘C’, ‘D’ and ‘E’ Fields Sophia, GWI said in a statement on Friday.
The statement came on the same day that a photograph appeared in Stabroek News pointing out that some Sophia residents had to rely on trench water.
GWI said that the distribution from the North Ruimveldt well will be further backed up by the Turkeyen well, which is situated in the University of Guyana compound.
Sophia is also expected to gain relief from the installation of transmission mains from the Sophia Water Treatment Plant.
In the interim, GWI said it will be boosting the amount of trucks sent to distribute water to Sophia, even as it continues to adjust its schedule to facilitate those who are not at home during the day.
To date, four trucks filled with 3-4, 450gl black tanks of water are sent to ‘C’, ‘D’ and ‘E’ Fields, Sophia to supply residents. Each truck makes at least six trips per day.
GWI is appealing to all residents to be wise in their daily consumption of water.
