Ghana Water Limited — water utility providing supply to western Accra and managing infrastructure like the Weija Dam and desalination plants, facing financial disputes and non-revenue water challenges.
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… The AGI official contended that the financial difficulties facing utility providers such as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Water Limited stem largely from operational inefficiencies, including technical, commercial and distribution losses. …
Utility companies should fix their losses, not pass to consumers – AGIJoy Online
The increasing theft of water meters, stop cocks and other fittings is imposing financial losses on Ghana Water Limited (GWL) and disrupting service delivery, prompting renewed calls for public vigilance and protection of critical water infrastructure. …
GWL raises alarm over rising meter theftJoy Online
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has charged a customer over GH¢74,000 for illegally reconnecting to the water distribution network after being disconnected over three months ago. …
GWL cracks down on water theft; charges customer over GH¢74k for illegal reconnectionJoy Online
… Dr Bruce-Vanderpuije also urged Ghana Water Limited to assess whether its treatment facilities have the capacity to handle contaminants that may enter water sources during flooding events. …
Refuse at McCarthy Down poses serious threat to Weija Dam and public health – CSIR scientist warnsJoy Online
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has raised alarm over extensive forest degradation around the Barekese Dam in the Ashanti Region, warning that continued encroachment on the reservoir’s catchment area could threaten water supply to the Greater Kumasi metropolis. …
Over 50% of Barekese forest cover lost as reservoir capacity drops by 30% – GWLThe Ghanaian Times
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has inaugurated a five-member Board of Directors for its subsidiary, G-Water Bottling Limited, with a charge to position the company as one of the most visible, trusted and commercially successful bottled water brands in the country. …
GWL inaugurates G-Water Bottling boardJoy Online
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has inaugurated the Board of Directors of G-Water Bottling Limited, charging members to transform the subsidiary into one of the country’s most recognised and commercially successful bottled water brands. …
GWL inaugurates G-Water Bottling board to drive commercial growthJoy Online
The Director of Communications at Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Stanley Martey, has attributed the flooding in parts of Weija to human activities along river channels rather than the controlled spillage of the Weija Dam. …
People are building on river buffers—GWL on Weija floodsDaily Guide
Barekese Water Treatment Plant Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has restored production activities at the Barekese Water Treatment Plant following the completion of urgent repair works on a damaged transmission pipeline. …
Barekese Water Plant Back In OperationJoy Online
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has inaugurated the Governing Council of the Ghana Water Institute (GWI), charging members to position the institution as the leading centre for water-sector training, research, consultancy and professional development in West Africa within the next thre …
Ghana Water Ltd inaugurates Governing Council for Water InstituteGhana Water Limited says water supply challenges in Community 25, Gulf City, and surrounding areas are temporary, with treatment plants operating normally but low pressure in the distribution network being the main issue. The company says it has carried out recent work on the system and is using engineering tools to identify and fix pressure management problems.
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Ghana Water Limited says water supply challenges in Community 25, Gulf City, and surrounding areas are temporary, with treatment plants operating normally but low pressure in the distribution network being the main issue. The company says it has carried out recent work on the system and is using engineering tools to identify and fix pressure management problems.
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Residents of Community 25 near Tema say they have gone months to a year without reliable water supply, worsening since Ghana Water Limited completed pipeline repairs about two months ago. An executive member of the residents association warned that dry fire hydrants pose a fire risk, particularly given fuel storage facilities in the area.
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Ghana Water Limited has spent close to GH¢6 million to replace weak and perforated sections of transmission lines between Kpong and Tema, after discovering that 40 to 50 per cent of water pumped from Kpong was being lost before reaching the Tema booster station.
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Ghana Water Limited says it is working to address persistent water supply challenges in Tema and Ashaiman and other parts of Greater Accra, monitoring the distribution system and troubleshooting problems to manage available volumes more effectively.
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Residents of Community 25 near Tema visited Ghana Water Limited's office on October 6 to demand explanations for an irregular potable water supply lasting more than two months, which has disrupted daily activities and forced households to seek alternative sources. The residents association's leadership has appealed to government and authorities to intervene while engaging GWL to restore regular water supply.
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Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has argued that the Ghana Gold Board's current structure does not sufficiently distinguish legally mined gold from galamsey gold, warning that the absence of clear regulatory distinctions creates incentives for illegal mining and poses environmental threats to forests and water bodies.
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The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has assured consumers in the Northern Region that it is working to ensure appropriate quality of service and tariffs to sustain the utility system. The PURC Executive Secretary said the commission's core mandate is to protect consumer interests while also protecting investor interests in the utility sector.
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The Ministry of Roads and Highways has threatened legal action against Ghana Water Limited, the Electricity Company of Ghana, and telecommunications companies if they excavate completed roads to lay service lines without proper authorisation and coordination with the ministry.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Roads and Highways has threatened legal action against water, electricity, and telecommunications companies if they excavate completed roads without authorization to lay service lines. The minister emphasized the need for proper coordination between utility providers and the ministry to prevent damage to newly constructed public infrastructure.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An inspection by the Ghana National Fire Service found that only 5 of 30 fire hydrants in the Ministries enclave in Accra were fully operational, with 23 non-functional and 2 recording low pressure. The Controller and Accountant General's Department had no fire hydrant on its premises.
28 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Greater Accra Regional Fire Command inspected about 30 fire hydrants in the Ministries enclave and found only five fully functional, with two recording low water pressure and 23 non-functional. The inspection, conducted with Ghana Water Limited ahead of the fire season, also found the Controller and Accountant General's Department had no hydrant on its premises.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service and Ghana Water Limited inspected about 30 fire hydrants in the Ministries enclave and found only five fully operational; 23 were non-functional, raising concerns about water supplies for firefighting emergencies.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Teshie desalination plant has been shut since October 2025 due to unresolved contractual and maintenance issues, forcing residents to rely on water tankers, boreholes, and wastewater from the facility for their daily needs. Residents say the prolonged shutdown has increased household costs and persisted for more than a year without a lasting solution.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An ICC arbitration tribunal has ordered Ghana Water Limited to pay approximately US$235 million to Cox-owned Befesa Desalination Developments Ghana Limited over termination of a water purchase agreement for the Teshie desalination plant; the Republic of Ghana is also liable under a state guarantee, though the project company cannot recover the same sums twice.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utility Regulatory Commission's Executive Secretary says the Commission will not compromise on its responsibilities regarding the Kpeve Headworks after a resort development nearby sacrificed buffer zone requirements and affected water supplies to communities including Ho. A PURC team visited the site and observed the developer constructing an embankment to protect the intake point, but noted that more work is needed.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited recorded a 3.7% increase in water sales in Q1 2026, outpacing the 1% growth in production, according to PURC. The faster growth in sales relative to production indicates an improvement in the proportion of produced water being converted into billed or sold water.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited recorded 49.2% non-revenue water nationally in Q1 2026, exceeding the regulatory benchmark of 43% by 6.2 percentage points. Only three of 13 operational regions met the benchmark, with Western, Accra West and Tema recording the highest losses at 66.1%, 57.2% and 56.8% respectively.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited says Weija Dam spillage is determined by the volume of water flowing into the dam rather than a fixed annual schedule, with releases depending on rainfall and inflow conditions. The dam may spill for several weeks in some years, with authorities monitoring water levels and considering spillage when it approaches operational thresholds of around 44 feet during major rainy seasons and 45 feet during minor rainy seasons.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited says the Weija Dam currently has sufficient capacity to supply water to western Accra year-round, and plans are in place to desilt the reservoir when necessary. The company's head of public relations noted that desilting is typically carried out periodically every 15–20 years when required.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited says releasing excess water from Weija Dam is necessary to protect the structure from potential collapse, despite flooding in surrounding communities. The controlled spillage prevents water levels from rising beyond safe limits, which could weaken the dam's structural integrity and lead to a far greater disaster.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited clarified that water released from Weija Dam on Tuesday, September 8, was a trial of the spill gates, with the actual spillage beginning at 6 am on Wednesday, September 9. The trial was conducted to test the dam's hydraulic spill gates to ensure they were functioning properly before official spillage commenced.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited commenced controlled spillage from the Weija Dam a day ahead of schedule on Tuesday, September 8, following a rise in upstream water levels, as a precautionary measure to prevent large-volume releases that could cause downstream flooding.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited has ordered downstream residents of Weija Dam to evacuate ahead of planned spillage on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after heavy rainfall pushed water levels to 45.2 feet, approaching the 46-foot threshold at which spillage becomes necessary.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Greater Accra Regional Fire Command, in collaboration with Ghana Water Limited, inspected fire hydrants around Makola Market and High Street to assess their operational readiness. The inspection aims to reduce response time and prevent large-scale destruction of lives and property in the area, which has experienced recurring fire outbreaks.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dividend payments from State-Owned Enterprises to the Government fell by 45.5 per cent in 2025 to GHS16.0 million from GHS29.36 million in 2024, with only two SOEs—Ghana Re and Tema Development Company—paying dividends during the period.
7 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana Water Limited will resume spillage at the Weija Dam from Wednesday as water levels rise to 45.2 feet, approaching the 46-foot threshold following heavy rains. The company has directed residents downstream to evacuate and urged stakeholders to prepare precautionary measures.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dividend payments by State-Owned Enterprises to the Government fell by 45.5 per cent in 2025 to GHS16.0 million from GHS29.36 million in 2024, with only Ghana Re and Tema Development Company paying dividends during the review period.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission says Ghana Water Limited will receive extra revenue if it reduces its non-revenue water rate below 40 per cent, with the funds intended for further infrastructure investment. The regulator currently permits Ghana Water a 45 per cent non-revenue water benchmark, expects it to decline to 43 per cent over three years, but Ghana Water's rate stood at 47.6 per cent as of June 2026, exceeding the target and triggering financial penalties.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited's National Revenue Enhancement Team uncovered 685 illegal water connections in Greater Accra in August 2025 and billed affected customers GH¢18.5 million, recovering GH¢6.5 million so far. The company reports that illegal consumption accounts for about 78 per cent of its non-revenue water.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited produces about 219 million gallons of water daily against an estimated national demand of 350 million gallons, leaving a daily deficit of 131 million gallons. The company's Managing Director cited non-revenue water losses of 47.6 per cent as of June 2026, attributable to damaged pipelines and illegal connections, though the rate has declined from previous months.
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