Georgetown: Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is advising residents of the Low Coastal Regions of Guyana to implement the following precautionary measures in the event of excessive rainfall and flooding.
Should your water supply be compromised due to flooding ensure that all tap water intended for food, drink preparation and personal consumption (brushing of teeth etc.) is boiled for at least one minute. Ensure that boiled water, whilst cooling before use, is stored in a tightly covered container.
Alternatively, water can be made safe by using household bleach: add 3 to 4 drops of household bleach to each gallon of water; mix well and allow to stand for 30 minutes before use. Again, ensure that treated water is stored in a tightly covered container. GWI advises residents to practice rainwater harvesting. To avoid contamination, allow water to runoff from roof for approximately thirty (30) minutes and ensure a mesh or cloth is placed over container before water collection.
Further, customers are advised to promptly repair all leaking pipelines within their premises. For further information customers are advised to call our Customer Services Call Centre on 227-8701/03/04, email us at customercallcentre@gwi.gy or visit us at www.gwiguyana.com and www.facebook.com/everydropcountsgy
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