Guyanese water supply

The name Guyana comes from a traditional Amerindian language and means “land of many waters” and there are plenty of rivers and waterways to prove it.

Water supply in Guyana

The Guyanese water grid is not privatised. This means that people in Guyana cannot choose their own water supplier. There is one water supply company - Guyana Water Inc (GWI) - responsible for producing and distributing water throughout the country.

is guyana water safe to drinK?

It is always safe to boil, filter of treat water coming from the taps before consuming or using in food preparation. This should be done particularly during the rainy season when flooding may cause inclusions in pipelines.

How do I pay my water bill?

Payment can be made physically at GWI locations and banks or online via Bill payment services.

Are you renting a house? Often, your landlord will have made water arrangements. If not, you will be responsible for making arrangements.