The Guyana Water Incorporated is moving to file a complaint and charges against a private water supply company that was caught on camera refilling one of its water trucks at a fire hydrant in the city.

GWI in a statement said the company, Arctic Waters, was found filling its 10,000 gallon capacity truck with water from a fire hydrant in the Kitty area for sale to its customers.

GWI said the company has evaded paying some $6,750 per tank of water and it intends to take strict actions against the company for the illegal activity. 

 Tampering with public infrastructure is punishable by law. GWI also condemned rogue officers of the Guyana Fire Service who appear to condone and assist the illegal activity.

Two firemen in uniform were also caught on camera assisting the private company in getting its tank filled by opening the fire hydrant.

GWI said fire hydrants exist only for use in the event of a fire and emergency cases.

Tampering with GWI’s infrastructure attracts a fine of $30,000 for residential customers and $65,000 for non-residential customers.

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