Ghana Water’s non-revenue water remains above PURC target despite improvement
Ghana Water Limited has struggled over the years to reduce its high level of non-revenue water, according to the Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Shafic Suleman.
Ghana Water Limited is still grappling with a high level of non-revenue water, despite recent advancements, according to Dr Shafic Suleman, the Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). Dr Suleman noted in an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show that while the utility company has made progress, it has yet to meet the regulator's target for reducing water losses.
He highlighted a "tremendous effort" by Ghana Water to lower its non-revenue water rate, which dropped from 52.2% in December 2024 to 47.6% by June 2026. However, the rate remains above the PURC's benchmark of 45%, as per its Multi-Year Tariff Order. The regulator anticipates Ghana Water to progressively reduce the rate to approximately 43%, with the ultimate goal of bringing it below 40%.
Dr Suleman stated that the PURC is closely tracking the company's infrastructure investments and engaging its management to expedite the reduction in water losses. Non-revenue water is defined as treated water that does not generate revenue for the utility, often caused by physical leakages in the distribution network, illegal connections, theft, faulty meters, and billing issues.
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