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Ghana Water Limited

Ghana Water Limited — public water utility managing supply to Ghanaian cities and addressing challenges including illegal meter theft, pipeline repairs, and dam sustainability.

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  1. May 2026

  2. Business & Financial Times

    … Of 904 complaints lodged against the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Water Limited (GWL) between January and March, 892 were resolved according to the Commission’s first quarter report. …

    PURC Volta/Oti resolves 99% of complaints

  3. Business & Financial Times

    … Meanwhile, the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) recorded 17 complaints, making up 3.87% of the total. …

    PURC Western and Western North regions achieves 96.12% complaint resolution rate in Q1 2026

  4. The Chronicle

    … The engagement brought together traditional leaders and representatives from Ghana Water Limited, the Forestry Commission, the Minerals Commission, A Rocha Ghana, and the Concerned Citizens of the Atewa Landscape, all of whom underscored the urgent need for collective action to c …

    Water Resources Commission marks world  water day with schools’ quiz competition

  5. Joy Online

    … The complaints were lodged against the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Water Limited (GWL), with quality-of-service issues dominating consumer concerns. …

    PURC resolves 98.6% of utility complaints in Volta/Oti as service concerns surge
  6. April 2026

  7. Joy Online

    Former Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, Dr. Clifford Braimah, has cautioned that Ghana could face a serious shortage of potable water if pollution of water bodies is not urgently addressed. …

    Ghana faces looming water crisis as pollution threatens potable supply—Former GWL MD
Business

AGI opposes utility tariff increases, demands efficiency improvements

The News

The Association of Ghana Industries has strongly opposed recent tariff increases by utility providers, arguing that companies like ECG and Ghana Water should address their operational inefficiencies and losses—estimated at about 30 per cent—rather than pass costs to consumers and businesses.

Why it matters

AGI's opposition to utility tariff hikes exposes ongoing friction between business, consumers, and utility providers over inefficiency and cost-passing.

25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

  1. AGI opposes utility tariff increases, demands efficiency improvements

    The Association of Ghana Industries has strongly opposed recent tariff increases by utility providers, arguing that companies like ECG and Ghana Water should address their operational inefficiencies and losses—estimated at about 30 per cent—rather than pass costs to consumers and businesses.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana Water Limited warns of rising meter and fitting thefts

    Ghana Water Limited has raised alarm over increasing theft of water meters, stop cocks, and other fittings, which it says imposes financial losses and disrupts service delivery. The concern follows the arrest of a 24-year-old man in Koforidua who was apprehended while allegedly tampering with a water meter installation on a customer's property.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. GWL charges customer over GH¢74k for illegal water reconnection

    Ghana Water Limited has charged a customer GH¢74,000 for illegally reconnecting to the water network after being disconnected, as part of its Revenue Enhancement Initiative to tackle illegal connections and reduce commercial water losses.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Refuse at McCarthy Down threatens Weija Dam water quality

    A CSIR-Water Research Institute scientist warns that plastics containing harmful chemicals such as phthalates and BPA, as well as heavy metals including lead and mercury, in refuse dumped at the McCarthy Down landfill could contaminate the Densu River and compromise water supplied to Accra residents via the Weija Dam.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. Over 50% of Barekese forest cover lost, reservoir capacity drops 30%

    Ghana Water Limited warns that more than 50% of forest cover around Barekese Dam has been lost, reducing the reservoir's storage capacity by nearly 30% due to siltation from illegal logging, indiscriminate farming, bush burning, and human settlement expansion. The dam supplies more than 22 million gallons of water daily to Kumasi and surrounding communities, and officials caution that immediate action is needed to prevent severe consequences for water supply sustainability.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. Ghana Water Limited inaugurates board for G-Water Bottling subsidiary

    Ghana Water Limited has inaugurated a five-member Board of Directors for G-Water Bottling Limited, a subsidiary established to manufacture, package and distribute safe, high-quality drinking water on commercial principles, as part of GWL's strategy to diversify revenue streams and strengthen business operations.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana Water Limited inaugurates bottled water subsidiary board

    Ghana Water Limited has inaugurated the Board of Directors of G-Water Bottling Limited, its subsidiary established to manufacture, package and distribute bottled drinking water as part of GWL's strategy to diversify revenue streams and strengthen business operations. The company aims to transform G-Water into a recognised commercial brand, leveraging GWL's expertise in water production and quality assurance.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Weija flooding caused by encroachment on river buffers, says GWL

    Ghana Water Limited's Director of Communications attributed flooding in parts of Weija to residents building on river buffers and within river pathways, which blocks natural water flow, rather than to the dam's controlled spillage. He noted that policies prohibit construction along riverbanks, but many communities have ignored these rules.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Barekese Water Plant resumes production after pipeline repairs

    Ghana Water Limited has restored production at the Barekese Water Treatment Plant following completion of urgent repairs to a damaged transmission pipeline that had disrupted supply to parts of Kumasi and adjoining communities. The repairs were completed on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, ahead of schedule, and water has begun flowing back into the distribution system.

    11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  4. Ghana Water Ltd inaugurates institute governing council

    Ghana Water Limited has inaugurated the Governing Council of the Ghana Water Institute, a subsidiary focused on water-sector training, research, consultancy and professional development in West Africa. The institute evolved from Ghana Water Training Schools established in 1965.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Sewua Hospital delays tied to utilities, roads, finances

    The Lambussie MP and Health Committee member Prof. Titus Beyuo attributed delays in opening Sewua Hospital to incomplete electricity and water connections, unfinished access roads, and unresolved financial disputes between the contractor and government, though he said outstanding issues would be resolved to enable the facility's opening.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. GWL completes repairs at Barekese, resumes water production

    Ghana Water Limited has completed repair works on the transmission pipeline at the Barekese Water Treatment Plant and resumed water production for Kumasi and nearby communities, finishing the work ahead of schedule on June 10.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Police arrest three illegal miners near Ghana Water pipeline

    The Central Regional Police Command arrested three people for illegal mining along Ghana Water Limited's main pipeline at Efutu near Cape Coast in a Monday operation. Police recovered equipment including 19 water pumping machines, four washing carpets, seven cutlasses, and a wheelbarrow; other equipment was immobilised and set ablaze.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 6 June

  1. Kumasi faces 48-hour water shutdown for pipeline repairs

    Ghana Water Limited will shut down the Barekese Water Treatment Plant from 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, to 6:00 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026, to carry out emergency repairs on the primary transmission pipeline at the headworks, which has developed structural weaknesses.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Kumasi water supply disrupted for Barekese plant repairs

    Ghana Water Limited will shut down the Barekese Water Treatment Plant from 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, to 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, for critical repairs to the transmission pipeline, affecting water supply to Kumasi and surrounding communities. Residents are advised to store adequate water supplies ahead of the shutdown.

    5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Fire destroys 32 rooms at Accra Police Barracks Annex

    A fire swept through the Accra Water Works area on Wednesday night, destroying 32 rooms at the Accra Central Police Barracks Annex and a one-storey building. One firefighter was critically injured while battling the blaze, which was reported to the Ghana National Fire Service at 8:05 p.m. and completely extinguished at 3:41 a.m. Thursday.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ghana launches $182m energy efficiency plan for public institutions

    Ghana launched a $182 million Public Facilities Energy Sustainability Action Plan to improve energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption in Ministries, Departments and Agencies through renewable energy adoption and efficient energy management. Implemented by the Energy Commission with German support, the plan aims to enhance financial sustainability in the energy sector and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Tema fire service hampered by aging tenders, missing hydrants

    The Ghana National Fire Service in the Tema Region faces operational challenges from aging fire tenders that have exceeded their lifespan, absence of functional fire hydrants, and poor road infrastructure, a situation that undermines emergency response efforts. Officials cited a recent Prampram fire where four of six deployed tenders developed mechanical faults.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 29 May

  1. Weija Dam spillage floods Tetegu after four years of community dredging

    Residents in Weija-Gbawe say community-led dredging efforts kept the area flood-free for four years until the Weija Dam's spill gates opened after water levels exceeded the maximum operating threshold, submerging homes and displacing hundreds. Local leaders accuse authorities of neglecting maintenance concerns, and residents are now relying on canoes for transport and emergency community support.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Water shortage grips Sunyani due to river pollution

    An acute water shortage has affected the Sunyani Municipality for two months, with taps in many homes remaining dry. The Ghana Water Limited attributes the supply disruptions to high turbidity in the Tano River, linked to illegal mining activities upstream.

    21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Abesim youth plan protest march against illegal mining in Tano River

    Youth in Abesim near Sunyani plan a nonpartisan demonstration scheduled for Friday, May 22, to protest pollution and destruction of the Tano River caused by illegal mining activities, which serves as the main source of potable water for the community.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. Encroachment around Kpeve plant threatens water supply

    Ghana Water Limited has called for an immediate halt to encroachment activities around the Kpeve water intake point, warning that continued construction and human activities are threatening water production for thousands of residents after the Kpeve Water Treatment Plant shut down due to turbidity levels in the Volta Lake rising sharply beyond the plant's treatment capacity.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Kpeve water plant shut down due to high turbidity levels

    Ghana Water Limited has shut down the Kpeve Water Treatment Plant after turbidity levels in the Volta Lake exceeded 400 NTU, far exceeding the plant's capacity of about 25 NTU. The problem is attributed to encroachment activities around the intake point, including sand winning.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. PURC Northern office resolves 92.66% of Q1 consumer complaints

    Ghana's Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) Northern Regional Office resolved 202 of 218 complaints in the first quarter of 2026, primarily against Northern Electricity Distribution Company and Ghana Water Limited. Service quality was the dominant complaint category, with electronic submissions accounting for 74% of reported cases.

    18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Water crisis looms as GWL shuts Kpeve treatment plant

    Ghana Water Limited has temporarily shut down the Kpeve Water Treatment Plant due to extreme turbidity levels in the raw water source caused by siltation and pollution, threatening water shortages in Ho Municipality and surrounding districts in the Volta Region. The company warns the situation could worsen if urgent action is not taken to protect the water source from further encroachment and siltation.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Former Ghana Water officer advocates people-centered financial management

    Mrs. Adelaide Denkyi, former Assistant Finance Officer at Ghana Water Limited in Kumasi, has stressed that financial management should adopt a people-centered approach prioritizing institutional support to staff, decent jobs, inclusion, accountability, and long-term development, rather than solely focusing on balancing ledgers and audit reports. She emphasized that treating community projects with the same seriousness as formal financial systems builds trust and makes development more sustainable, citing a water-access programme in Hwibaa as an example of how financial governance shapes everyday life through health, productivity, and economic participation.

    14 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Suame residents grapple with two-month water shortage crisis

    Residents of Anomangye, Asuogya, Asuogya Junction and surrounding communities in Suame Municipality have endured prolonged dry taps for the past two months, forcing them to walk long distances and rely on water vendors and tanker services. The shortage has disrupted hygiene, sanitation, and schooling, with women and children particularly affected by the burden of water collection.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. GWL invests GH¢5m to replace aging pipelines losing water

    Ghana Water Limited has spent GH¢5 million fabricating new transmission pipelines to replace deteriorating ones conveying water from the Kpong Water Treatment Plant to Tema and Accra West. About 40 per cent of water produced at Kpong is lost through leakages along the transmission lines, and the Managing Director expects improvement once the over 70-year-old pipelines are fully replaced.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana Water recovers 3.7 million cedis from illegal water users

    Ghana Water Limited has recovered about GH₵3.7 million from customers engaged in illegal water connections and meter bypasses as part of a nationwide crackdown, uncovering nearly 400 illegal connections in Accra alone. The company established a Revenue Enhancement Team in August 2025 and expanded it to 10 operational units in January to combat water theft and pipeline leakages.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. GWL repairs aging pipelines to reduce water losses in Accra, Tema

    Ghana Water Limited is intensifying repairs to aging transmission pipelines from Kpong Water Treatment Plant to address water losses in Tema and parts of Accra East. The company recorded non-revenue water at 52.2 per cent in 2024, with water theft and leakages on major transmission lines identified as the principal causes.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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