Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has assured the public that it is working to address persistent water supply challenges affecting several communities in the Greater Accra Region, particularly areas around Tema and Ashaiman. The company's Communications Manager, Stanley Martey, stated that GWL is constantly monitoring the water distribution system and troubleshooting problems to improve supply and ensure that available water reaches as many consumers as possible.
Mr. Martey acknowledged the gap between water demand and supply but emphasized that the company is making efforts to manage available volumes more effectively. He assured the public that GWL is not sitting idly by, but rather, is actively working to identify and solve challenges affecting water supply. According to him, although the current system is unable to meet total demand, better management of available water can help ensure that households receive water regularly.
Mr. Martey explained that water availability varies from one community to another, depending largely on the location of an area within the distribution network. He noted that some areas receive water three to four days a week, while others experience more frequent or infrequent supply. However, he acknowledged that several communities have experienced serious difficulties in recent times, including Golf City, Ashaiman, Gbetsile, Community 24, 25, and Prampram.
GWL has been working to identify the specific causes of problems in these areas and has already resolved some of them. Mr. Martey stated that the company's General Manager of Operations is on the ground monitoring the situation and that initial signs point to an improvement in the system. He appealed to residents in the affected communities to remain patient while the company works to restore more consistent supply.
The company is also monitoring water pressure across the network daily to identify areas where intervention is needed. Mr. Martey explained that GWL uses monitoring platforms to track pressure levels across the system, allowing its technical teams to respond when pressure drops. This, he said, is crucial in ensuring that water supply is improved and maintained.
Challenges along the water transmission network between Kpong and Tema have also been identified as a factor affecting supply. Mr. Martey stated that GWL had previously identified problems along the transmission lines and had invested heavily in replacing weaker sections of the network. The company invested nearly GH¢6 million to replace weak and perforated sections of the transmission lines, resulting in more water reaching the Tema system.
Despite this progress, low pressure remains a challenge that the company is working to resolve. Mr. Martey urged residents to exercise patience while GWL works to troubleshoot and identify the challenges affecting water supply. With continued efforts to improve the system, GWL aims to provide more consistent and reliable water supply to communities in Tema and Ashaiman.
Key points
- GWL has invested nearly GH¢6 million to replace weak and perforated sections of the transmission lines between Kpong and Tema.
