(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) remains under severe financial pressure, with its revenue in 2025 falling short of what was needed to meet operating and financing costs, while an estimated $13.44 billion worth of treated water was lost before it could generate income, according to the Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) 2025 Annual Report.

The commission said the utility’s financial position remains unsustainable despite continued investment in expanding the country’s water infrastructure.

According to the report, GWI earned $5.72 billion in revenue last year, a 28.5 per cent drop from its 2022 peak of about $10.5 billion. The company also recorded a net loss of $177.4 million, leaving it unable to cover its operating expenses and financing costs.