Residents of Community 25, Gulf City, and surrounding areas have been experiencing water supply challenges, prompting them to demand explanations from Ghana Water Limited (GWL). On October 6, some residents visited the GWL office at Gbetsile to express their concerns over the prolonged water shortage that has disrupted their daily activities for over two months. The situation has forced households to seek alternative sources of water. GWL has since assured residents that efforts are underway to restore a stable water supply.
According to Communications Manager of GWL, Stanley Martey, the company's treatment plants are operating normally, but low pressure within parts of the distribution network is currently the main challenge. He explained that the water supply problem is not due to a shutdown of the company's treatment plants, but rather pressure management issues. Martey assured residents that their situation is temporary and that GWL is working to improve the supply.
Martey disclosed that GWL has carried out work on the system in recent days, which has already led to some improvement in the water supply. He mentioned that the company is using engineering tools, including the Doppler effect, to identify the causes of low pressure and determine where interventions are needed along the network. This technology will enable GWL to pinpoint areas where pressure levels are high or low.
To monitor pressure levels, GWL has installed pressure loggers on its lines, which provide regular information on an hourly basis. This system will allow GWL to determine where pressure levels are high or low and help its technical teams trace the problems affecting supply. Martey emphasized that the company is carrying out several interventions simultaneously to address the challenges.
Despite assuring residents that the situation is temporary, Martey declined to provide a specific timeline for when the water supply challenges would be fully resolved. He explained that it would be difficult to guarantee a timeline while technical investigations and repairs are still ongoing. Martey appealed to affected residents to remain patient while GWL continues working to resolve the problem.
Martey assured residents that GWL is monitoring the situation closely and will remain in contact with affected communities. He emphasized that the company will not sit idly by and will continue to work to resolve the issue. This assurance comes after residents expressed frustration over the prolonged water shortage.
The water supply challenges in Community 25 and surrounding areas have been a major concern for residents, with some calling for urgent action to address the issue. GWL's efforts to improve the water supply are ongoing, and the company is working to restore a stable supply to affected communities.
Key points
- GWL assures residents of temporary water shortage in Community 25.
- Low pressure in distribution network causes water supply challenges.
- GWL uses engineering tools to identify causes of low pressure.
