No Water in Billy White

Dear Editor,

I write on behalf of the Village Council of Billy White village. It’s been more than a week since we have not had potable water in our community. There is a fleet of heavy duty machinery working near our village constructing a bridge that is close to the main water supply to our village.  Billy White has a water system which is managed by our Water Board and supervised by the Ministry of Rural Development.  Our Water Board and Village Council have tried to locate the cause of the problem but to no avail. We believe that the heavy duty machinery has broken the main line.  We have and I have personally requested the supervisor of the job who works for Lopez Construction to please fix the problem but they refuse to listen.

The Christmas season is upon us and we have no water to drink, wash our clothing or for other purposes.  I have personally requested from the Ministry of Works in Santa Elena, Cayo to kindly supply us with some water but they refused and use the excuse that the river water is dirty.  At least it could be used for washing clothes. The Ministry of Rural Development seems not to care or do not want to bother the contractor. They must, however, understand that water is a necessity.  For the entire week I also tried contacting the area representative, Mr. Elvin Penner and he does not answer his telephone.  Our village needs its water desperately.  If water is being diverted due to a broken main line caused by the construction company, it means that the water is being wasted and we will still have to pay for the electricity costs to pump water because the pump at the river is working.  The water just does not reach the village.

I can be reached in Billy White at 824-3360.

Benjamin Cano

Chairman

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