The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) says it will demonstrate zero tolerance to customers who reconnect their water services illegally and will impose a $25,000 fine on them.
In a press release, GWI said it started a nationwide disconnection campaign in December 2011 and to date about 15,000 persons have been disconnected for defaulting on payments. “GWI has a zero tolerance policy for persons who refuse to pay for water charges and will prosecute any customer who reconnects themselves in accordance with the provisions of the Water and Sewerage Act 2002,” it said.
According to acting CEO Nigel Niles, “All customers who are illegally connecting their services will face
