Chief Productions Manager of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Mr. Charles Tulasi, has admitted the growing difficulties many Accra residents are experiencing with water supply, attributing the shortages to malfunctioning pumps at several critical stations.
He reassured the public that new water plants have been acquired and are scheduled to become operational by the end of October.
Mr. Tulasi also highlighted the significance of prompt water bill payments, stressing that these funds are essential for maintaining and improving the company’s infrastructure, which is key to delivering a steady and dependable water supply for all.
“We understand the frustration of our customers, and we want to assure them that relief is on the way. The faulty pumps will be replaced with new ones, which we expect to improve water supply significantly,” Mr Tulasi stated.
Residents in various areas of Accra have been grappling with severe water shortages, a problem that has worsened in recent months.
The unreliable water supply has led many households to rely on expensive private water vendors to fulfill their needs.
Areas such as Dansoman, Achimota, and surrounding communities have been experiencing irregular water supply, with some residents receiving water just once a week.
In certain parts of Dansoman, the shortage has persisted for over six months, compelling residents to rely on expensive tanker operators for water.
Frustrated locals have shared that they are paying between 50 and 70 cedis per tank from private vendors, significantly straining their household budgets.
For many, these rising costs are becoming unsustainable, yet they feel they have little choice as their taps remain dry.
One resident from Achimota expressed her distress, stating, “We’ve been without regular water for months. We only get supply once a week, and that’s not enough. We have no choice but to buy from the water tankers, but it’s expensive. This can’t go on.”