GWL announces disruption in water supply as Owabi plant shuts down
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has cautioned residents in several communities in the Ashanti Region to expect water supply interruptions following the temporary closure of the Owabi Water Treatment Plant. The shutdown began at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, after heavy rainfall caused large quantities of sediment to flow into the plant’s water […]
Ghana Water has suspended the Owabi treatment plant operations due to heavy rains washing sediment into its water source, reducing water supply to certain regions in Greater Kumasi. The facility halted at 10am on Thursday, November 12. According to Ghana Water's Ashanti regional management, the rains caused heavy sediment to enter the plant's raw water source, disrupting treatment.
This shutdown follows the previous announcement on the 10th, indicating the company's inability to meet demand across its customer base around the clock. Engineers are currently conducting cleaning operations to ensure the water produced remains safe for consumption. Production is anticipated to restart on Friday, November 13, with supply gradually restored as the distribution network stabilizes.
The affected areas include Asuoyeboah, Tanoso, Apatrapa, Pokukrom, Bokankye, Nyankyereniase, Esaase, Akropong, Mfensi, Twedie, Abuakwa, Maakro, Mim, Nkwakom, Nkawie, Toase, Afari, Wioso, Mpasatia, and additional locations such as Abrepo Asuobonteng, Bronikrom, parts of Bohyen, the Military Barracks, and other communities serviced by the plant.
Ghana Water has expressed regret for the disruption and urged residents in the impacted regions to exercise patience during the restoration process. The utility has not announced any tanker services or alternative supply points for households in the affected areas. Water scarcity in Kumasi has not been a new issue this year; in June, Ghana Water temporarily shut down the Barekese treatment plant for two days to perform critical repairs on its transmission pipeline.
Furthermore, a blast at the same plant in December last year disrupted the water supply to parts of the region. In June, when the plant was closed from June 9 to June 11, residents were advised to accumulate sufficient water supplies to sustain themselves. This week has been particularly busy for Ghana Water, which reports arresting 4,395 individuals during an Accra crackdown on alleged water theft.
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