By James Amoh Junior
Accra, April 27, GNA – Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL) has attributed the ongoing water supply challenges affecting parts of Eastern Accra and Tema to unstable power supply and increased aquatic weed invasion at its Kpong intake point.
A statement issued by the Company said the disruptions were primarily due to intermittent electricity supply to water treatment plants and booster stations, which are critical to water production and distribution.
It explained that the treatment process, pumping systems, transmission infrastructure and booster stations all relied heavily on a stable power supply, and any fluctuations directly affected operations.
The statement noted that the situation had been further compounded by an unusual surge in aquatic weeds at the Kpong intake, following heavy rains in the Akosombo area.
“This has led to increased clogging of intake screens and restricted raw water abstraction for treatment,” the statement said.
GWL assured the public that its technical teams were working around the clock to clear the weeds and maintain operations to minimise the impact on consumers.
It added that management was engaging key stakeholders, including the Volta River Authority (VRA), Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), to ensure the restoration and stabilisation of power supply to enable full production.
The company said the combined effect of these challenges had resulted in intermittent and reduced water supply to several communities within the affected areas.
GWL apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused and appealed for patience and cooperation as efforts were intensified to restore normal supply.
It assured the public that further updates would be provided as the situation evolved.
GNA
Edited by George-Ramsey Benamba
April 27, 2026