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GWI's Water Crisis and Financial Strain | Guyana News
GWI’s water crisis is leaking billions — literally. Despite major infrastructure upgrades funded by the IDB, the company lost an estimated $13.44 billion in treated water through leaks and inefficiencies, draining its finances even as it collects more than it bills. With 60-70% of water disappearing before reaching customers, aging pipes and environmental factors are the culprits — though new systems promise relief. While GWI’s collections outpaced its billing, slow customer payments are crippling cash flow. The Public Utilities Commission is now stepping in to help GWI seal the leaks and…
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