Some Aranaputa residents to soon access potable water

—after well drilled in community

The new photovoltaic system which was recently installed at the site of the new well in Aranaputa, Region 9.  (GWI photo)
The new photovoltaic system which was recently installed at the site of the new well in Aranaputa, Region 9.  (GWI photo)

With the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) laying down new infrastructure in the Region 9 community of Aranaputa, about 100 residents are expected to benefit from access to potable water for the first time.

GWI related such in a release, in which it was stated that the water company has completed the drilling of a new well in the community and has installed a new photovoltaic system. After the distribution mains are installed— which should occur by the end of this month— the residents will receive water access, GWI explained.

The release said that last Friday, Managing Director of GWI, Dr. Richard Van West-Charles, visited Aranaputa along with other company officials, to gauge the progress of the project.

In addition, it was noted that another major section of the community will benefit from improved water access for the first time under a Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) programme aimed at improving the community’s water system. That project, which is expected to be completed this year, reportedly includes the installation of a distribution network and the construction of additional infrastructure.

According to the release, these endeavours by GWI are part of its quest to provide adequate access to potable water in hinterland regions. It said that following assessments in the North, South and Central Rupununi, interventions were made.

So far, GWI has completed the drilling of wells in Aishalton, Sand Creek, Kanuku, Yupukari, Kaicumbay, St. Ignatius and Karasabai. The release added that a well was also activated in Nappi and a 430-gallon storage tank provided to the community of Marakanata, where a new distribution network was installed.

GWI is also currently installing photovoltaic systems to facilitate the pumping of water to communities, improving productivity and increasing the storage and capacity of wells, conducting water quality testing, and constructing trestles.