GWI shares water filters to Kamarang following diarrhoeal outbreak

A demonstration of the use of the water filter (GWI photo)

Kamarang in Region Seven and its surrounding areas on Friday received a total of 15 filters from the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) to assist in the purification of drinking water following an outbreak of diarrhoea there, a press release from GWI said.

Minister within the Ministry of Communities with responsibility for water, Dawn Hastings led a team of officials into the community to evaluate the water situation, provide technical help and a temporary solution in the form of Lifesaver filters.

GWI said that the filters were distributed to the