Ghana Water Limited’s (GWL) Acting Managing Director, Adam Mutawakilu, has taken a proactive step to address the pressing issue of water shortage in Accra. He embarked on a system-wide assessment tour of key water treatment plants, including the Weija Water Treatment Plant, the Kpong Water Treatment Plant, and the Accra Desalination Plant, to identify operational lapses and find immediate solutions to boost production.
The tour was a response to the significant shortfall of 90 million gallons of water per day, with Accra’s daily demand estimated at 220 million gallons against a production capacity of only 130 million gallons. Mutawakilu engaged with plant engineers and operators to assess the conditions of machines and equipment, technical constraints, and areas requiring urgent intervention.
To address the shortage, GWL has committed to enhancing operational efficiency, producing at optimum capacity, and deploying modern technology to improve supply. Mutawakilu stressed the need for swift action to address equipment maintenance, upgrades to aging infrastructure, and operational setbacks that hinder optimal production.
The company plans to implement targeted interventions, including system upgrades, to enhance water availability for residents in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area. Additionally, GWL is considering the adoption of advanced water treatment technologies to reduce water losses and plans to rehabilitate aging infrastructure and expand existing treatment plants to boost production capacity.
Mutawakilu reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahamah’s vision for the Water Sector and GWL’s commitment to addressing production shortfalls. He emphasized that while short-term measures will help alleviate immediate supply challenges, long-term investments in infrastructure and policy reforms are essential to ensuring water security for Accra and its surrounding areas.
GBC/Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
