GWL assures of efforts to improve water supply in Tema, Ashaiman amid shortages

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) is addressing persistent water supply issues in Tema and Ashaiman, two communities in the Greater Accra Region. Communications Manager Stanley Martey assured the public that the company is committed to resolving these challenges and improving supply. According to Martey, the company is constantly monitoring the water distribution system and troubleshooting problems to ensure that available water reaches as many consumers as possible.

Martey acknowledged that the demand for water exceeds the current supply, but he stated that with better management of the available water, households could receive it regularly. He explained that water availability varies depending on the location within the distribution network. Some areas receive water almost daily, while others experience gaps in supply.

In recent times, several communities have faced serious difficulties, including Golf City, Ashaiman, Gbetsile, Community 24, 25, Prampram, and others. GWL has been working to identify the specific causes of these problems and has already resolved some of them. The company's General Manager of Operations is currently on the ground monitoring the situation, and initial signs point to improvement in the system.

Martey appealed to residents in the affected communities to exercise patience while the company works to restore consistent supply. He also mentioned that GWL is monitoring water pressure across the network daily to identify areas where intervention is needed. The company has invested nearly GH¢6 million to replace weak and perforated sections of the transmission lines between Kpong and Tema, which resulted in more water reaching the Tema system. However, low pressure remains a challenge that the company is working to resolve.