Residents of Ashaiman West are enduring a prolonged water crisis as supply disruptions stretch into their third week, leaving many frustrated and desperate.
Addressing the issue on ABC News GH, Communications Director of GWCL, Stanley Martey explained that the current shortage is due to ongoing energy repairs at the Kpone Treatment Plant, which has led to inconsistent water transmission.
He further noted that the low supply pressure has made it difficult to push water to affected areas, worsening the situation for residents.
According to the him, the company is working to stabilize water flow and improve pressure levels, but the situation remains challenging.
“In the last few weeks, we have been having issues with energy repair at the Kpone Treatment Plant, so transmission has been off and on,” he said.
He assured residents that water would soon be restored, urging patience as GWCL resolves the issue.
“We want Ghanaians to bear with us as we work on solving this matter. We apologize, and the most important thing is ensuring that they have water, which is what we are working towards,” he added.
The prolonged water shortage has forced residents to seek alternative water sources, with many traveling long distances to fetch water, while others rely on tanker services that have tripled in cost due to high demand.
In some areas, people have resorted to using unsafe water sources, raising concerns about potential health risks.
Several affected communities, including Zenu, School Junction, Atadeka, Peace Land, and Katamanso, remain hopeful for a swift resolution to the crisis.
By Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi – [email protected]
