Access to a steady supply of potable water has been a challenge in Itaballi, Cuyuni/Mazaruni, villagers say as they called on the authorities to improve the situation.
Supply to the community via a well provided under the CDB-funded Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) provides households and community facilities with clean water for drinking and cooking. The well was sunk under the Itaballi Water Supply System Upgrade by Alvin Chowramootoo Construction Services to the tune of $20.5M.
However, villagers complained on Friday that on many occasions they are unable to gather enough water for their daily use. In many instances, the villagers say that the water doesn’t get close to their homes and they would have to walk to standpipes close to the well to collect a bucket of water. The limited pressure from the well is also unable to service some standpipes strategically placed in the village.
