20 Region 8 CSOS trained by GWI to maintain Water Systems

In Kato, Region 8, 20 Community Service Officers (CSOs) are now equipped with the knowledge to carry out installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Guyana Water Incorporated photovoltaic pumping systems in their communities. 

It was revealed that the training program, which took place recently in the Region, comprised four components which included:

1. Water Quality Monitoring
2. Operation & Maintenance of Transmission & Distribution Systems
3. Operation and Maintenance of Photovoltaic Systems
4. Technical Report Writing

It was pointed out during the training workshop, that the participants were taught standard pipe installation and service connection techniques. They were also taught leak repair methodology, types of pipe fittings and tools, general hydraulics of water supply systems and water sample collection, among other things.

It was noted that the trainees included fourteen (14) CSOs, two each from the North Pakaraimas communities of Kato, Paramakatoi, Kurukubaru, Monkey Mountain and Tuseneng, one Community Development Officer from Chiung Mouth, the Toshao from Taruka and four (4) GWI Region 8 staff.

Additionally, after the completion of the training, theoretical and practical examinations were conducted to evaluate their acquired knowledge and a certificate of participation was issued to each CSO for their successful completion of the training workshop.

Further, GWI Staff from Paramakatoi & Mahdia will continuously engage in practical training with these CSOs in their respective villages to keep them abreast of what was presented during the training.