$35M system expands water distribution at Sawariwau

A young resident enjoys water from the new system

More than 600 residents of Sawariwau Village, South Rupununi, are now benefitting from a newly constructed $35 million water distribution system, which will ensure that clean and reliable potable water is available for the community.

According to a Department of Public Information (DPI) press release, the new system, which was officially inaugurated in a small ceremony on Saturday, caters to 60% of the village’s population, inclusive of health and educational facilities. Prior to this, only 20% of the village had access to potable water from a hand-dug well.