GWL vows to end Anfoega’s water crisis

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has assured residents of Anfoega and surrounding communities of decisive interventions to restore a reliable water supply following prolonged shortages that have left many households struggling for potable water.

The assurance followed a courtesy call by the Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, Adam Mutawakilu, and his management team on the Paramount Chief of Anfoega Akukome, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, at Anfoega Akukome in the North Dayi District of the Volta Region.

The visit formed part of broader efforts by the water utility company to engage directly with affected communities as it works to address long-standing operational challenges across the country. It also provided an opportunity for management to pay homage to traditional authorities and to personally assess the water situation affecting Anfoega and parts of Kpando.

Adam Mutawakilu was accompanied by Ing. Michael Botse Baidoo, Deputy Managing Director in charge of Operations; Mr Michael Klutse, Chief Manager for Corporate Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation; Ing. Amidu Musah, Chief Manager of Operations; Mr Stanley Martey, Chief Manager for Public Relations and Communication; Ing. Emmanuel Johnson, Chief Manager for the Volta Region; and other senior officials.

Welcoming the delegation, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, who is also the President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, expressed appreciation to the Managing Director for what he described as the seriousness attached to the water situation in the area.

He noted that previous attempts to engage the management of Ghana Water Limited had yielded little result, forcing residents to rely on unsafe water sources, with serious health implications.

According to the Paramount Chief, the persistent lack of potable water had exposed residents to water-borne diseases and undermined livelihoods within the community. He therefore commended the Managing Director for personally visiting Anfoega Akukome to assess the situation and listen to the concerns of the people.

“For you to come yourself to assess the situation and listen to our complaints is commendable. Let us engage and see how we can all resolve this problem once and for all,” Togbe Tepre Hodo IV said.

The remarks were made in the presence of sub-chiefs and queen mothers, who also stressed the urgency of addressing the perennial water challenges confronting the area.

In response, Adam Mutawakilu explained that the Kpando Water Treatment Plant, which serves Anfoega and surrounding communities, has an installed capacity of about 6,400 cubic metres per day. However, he noted that current average daily production stands at approximately 3,000 cubic metres, representing about 47 per cent of its installed capacity, with the plant operating for only 11 to 12 hours daily.

According to him, the production gap indicates that with the right technical interventions, the system could adequately serve additional communities and significantly improve water delivery in the area.

The Managing Director assured the traditional authorities that Ghana Water Limited would procure quality pipes of the appropriate size to resolve existing distribution challenges, while also making provision for future demand. He emphasised that the company was committed to implementing durable solutions rather than short-term fixes.

Adam Mutawakilu further noted that GWL’s technical teams were continuously assessing the system to identify and address operational challenges affecting water production and distribution in the region.

He added that, in line with the Government’s Water for All agenda being championed by President John Dramani Mahama, the company remains committed to ensuring equitable access to safe and reliable water across the country.

“I want to assure you that we will do everything possible to ensure that water flows again. His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama will be glad to hear that the communities here have water,” the Managing Director said.

He reiterated GWL’s commitment to working closely with technical staff and management to restore water supply to Anfoega and other affected communities, bringing lasting relief to residents.

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