GWL water sales grow faster than production in Q1 2026 -PURC
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) recorded a 3.7% increase in water sales in the first quarter of 2026, outpacing the growth in production, according to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). The PURC report, titled “Urban Water Sector Performance at a Glance – 2026 Quarter 1,” shows that water sold increased from 43.10 million cubic metres in the first quarter of 2025 to 44.68 million cubic…
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) experienced a 3.7% growth in water sales during the first quarter of 2026, surpassing the 1% increase in water production over the same period, according to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). The PURC report highlighted that water sales surged from 43.10 million cubic metres in Q1 2025 to 44.68 million cubic metres in Q1 2026.
Meanwhile, national water production rose from 86.97 million cubic metres to 87.88 million cubic metres. The faster growth in sales indicates an improvement in converting produced water into billed or sold water. Water sales were primarily concentrated in Accra East, Tema, and Accra West, with Accra East topping the list at 10.97 million cubic metres.
However, despite the sales growth, Non-Revenue Water (NRW) continues to pose a significant challenge for GWL, standing at 49.2% in Q1 2026, surpassing the 43% regulatory benchmark in three operational regions.
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