Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has initiated a plan to mitigate the decline in surface water supply in various regions by increasing the number of wells, according to Ramchand Jailal, the executive director for hinterland services.
Speaking at a press conference, he said that even though 75 per cent of the population in the hinterland regions typically rely on rainwater harvesting, they are now increasingly turning to GWI’s systems. This shift has led to a higher demand, necessitating rationing to conserve water in these regions.
During the same press conference, Chief Executive Officer Shaik Baksh appealed to the general public to conserve water, especially in the face of the current hot weather. He highlighted that the hinterland regions have been severely affected due to the depletion of surface-level water sources like creeks and springs.