Ghana Water MD Pledges Urgent System Upgrades


In a bid to tackle Accra’s worsening water crisis, the Acting Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Mr. Adam Mutawakilu, has embarked on a tour of key water treatment plants to assess operational challenges and identify immediate solutions to boost production.

The inspection covered the Weija Water Treatment Plant, the Kpong Water Treatment Plant, and the Accra Desalination Plant, all crucial facilities supplying water to the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area. Mr. Mutawakilu engaged with plant engineers and operators to evaluate infrastructure conditions, technical constraints, and areas requiring urgent intervention.

Accra’s daily water demand stands at approximately 220 million gallons, yet the city's treatment plants can only produce 130 million gallons, leaving a critical shortfall of 90 million gallons. Recognizing this gap, Mr. Mutawakilu assured stakeholders of GWL’s commitment to optimizing production capacity, enhancing operational efficiency, and deploying modern technology to improve supply.

During the tour, he emphasized the urgency of addressing maintenance issues, upgrading aging infrastructure, and implementing system-wide improvements to ensure a more reliable water supply for residents. Accompanied by his team of Chief Managers and the Acting Deputy Managing Director in charge of operations, Mr. Mutawakilu reaffirmed that resolving these challenges is a top priority.

Beyond the treatment plants, the GWL MD also inspected the Mile 18 Central Workshop, a facility responsible for repairing and fabricating essential water infrastructure components such as large pipes and pumps. He also visited the Central Store, where critical chemicals and materials for water treatment are stocked. Efforts are underway to equip these facilities with the necessary resources to expedite repairs and improve water distribution.

Following his inspection, Mr. Mutawakilu reiterated the government's commitment, under President John Dramani Mahama, to improving the water sector. He highlighted plans to introduce advanced water treatment technologies, rehabilitate aging infrastructure, and expand existing treatment plants to meet the needs of Accra’s growing population and industrial activities.

While short-term measures will help alleviate the immediate supply crisis, Mr. Mutawakilu stressed that long-term investments in infrastructure and policy reforms are essential to achieving sustainable water security for Accra and its surrounding areas.








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