GWI to change flawed filter media at Linden water facility

The Guyana Water Inc (GWI) says it has heightened measures to address the water supply challenges being experienced by residents of Linden including changing incorrect filter media used on a key project.

Chief Executive, GWI, Dr. Richard Van West-Charles convened a meeting on Friday with Regional Chairman, Renis Morian to provide an update on the remedial works being implemented to improve the level of access and quality of water provided to customers of Linden, GWI said. Present at the meeting were IMC Chairman Orin Gordon, representatives of the Regional Democratic Council, Sandra Adams, Elymuwell Barkoye and Stanley Collins as well as members of the business community and other stakeholders.

Senior Engineer and Head of Technical Services, GWI, Dwayne Shako presented an update on the programme to correct the design flaws found in the filtration system at the new water treatment facilities at Amelia’s Ward and Wisroc.  The new facilities are part of the