Georgetown: As the Guyana Water Incorporated carries out works in Mahdia, Region 8 to improve access to potable water for residents, 13 additional new service connections have been done to date over the past week.
However, a setback for GWI workers and contractors has been constant rainfall.
Due to the rain and lack of screens at the catchment area, the team was made to revisit the catchment to clean it. The team will therefore be installing replacement screens since the catchment has to be subjected to regular cleaning due to damaged screens.
The team also conducted works to expose the pipelines from Salbora to Airstrip at every 2km. This was done to allow for the ultrasonic testing and pressure testing of that portion of the line in order to calibrate the system so as to provide an improved design.
In addition, three 6-inch leaks were repaired on the Salbora transmission line, while close to 100 leaks were fixed within the Mahdia community; over the period of a month.
Mahdia residents can now testify of improved access to two sources of water – from rain water harvesting and the Salbora Creek, which is being supplied by GWI.
Many sections within Mahdia were without water due to the existence of many leaks and high demand on the water supply system. Constant disruptions and low level of service due to pipelines being broken during road works and by miners, clogged lines, unauthorized connections and the dry season contributed to the lack of water supply in the community.
The model being used to address the water situation is the formation of a community water group representing Central Mahdia, Campbelltown, Seven Miles, Danjou Hill and the Airstrip; all of which make up the entire community as well as a management contractor to manage and maintain the water system. GWI will continue to work further to improve the water supply system in Mahdia and other areas across Guyana .
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