GWI Stamp Out campaign uncovers hundreds of illegal lines

Georgetown: Guyana Water Incorporated, GWI today disclosed that the company has uncovered in excess of 600 illegal water service connections following the launch of its ‘Stamp Out Tampering’ Campaign.  According to GWI’s Billing and Revenue Control Manager, Julie Ragnauth , the company has received reports of an alarming number of illegal connections country-wide including Georgetown , namely the areas of Festival City , Tucville, North and South Ruimveldt .    

 In Berbice, illegal connections were most prevalent in the areas of Tain and Clifton , Port Mourant; all of which were verified and the delinquent customers sanctioned with tampering penalties.   

 The Billing Manager explain that GWI was appreciative of the large number of customers who reported illegal connections and indicated that the significant response may lead to an extension of the campaign which commenced in July and offers customers reporting illegal activities a cash reward which is credited to their GWI water service account.