Residents in Dodowa, Adenta, and other parts of the eastern Greater Accra Region have been without water for nearly a week.
The reason for this challenge remained a mystery until a report by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) reported that the Ghana Water Company Limited is fixing a burst in a major transmission line from the Kpong Treatment Plant to the Dodowa Booster Station.
The water supply disruption, which began on Sunday, August 25, 2024, has affected multiple communities, including Oyibi, Frafraha, Madina, Ashongman, Haatso, La, Osu, Kanda, the Airport Residential Area, Legon, and surrounding areas.
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), according to the GNA, issued a statement explaining that the water outage occurred after a section of the main transmission line from the Kpong Treatment Plant failed, leading to the immediate suspension of supply.
Engineers were dispatched to repair the damaged line, but after completing the initial work, further weaknesses were detected in the same transmission line, prompting a second shutdown for additional repairs.
In a statement signed by Mr. Stanley Martey, Chief Manager of Public Relations and Communications, referenced by GNA, GWCL assured residents that engineers are working around the clock to replace the weak sections of the transmission line. The company remains committed to resolving the issue and restoring water supply as quickly as possible.
“We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to our valued customers and are doing everything possible to ensure a swift resolution,” the statement said.
While the repairs are ongoing, GWCL has implemented contingency measures to mitigate the impact on essential service providers, including hospitals and schools in the affected areas. These institutions are being supplied with water via tanker services to ensure that critical operations can continue uninterrupted.