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Ghana Water Ltd

Ghana Water Ltd — public water utility managing treatment plants and distribution networks across Accra and multiple regions, responding to infrastructure maintenance and supply disruptions.

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has announced that it will resume spillage from the Weija Dam on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 as the water level approaches the dam’s 46-foot threshold.

    Editorial: The Weija Dam Water Spillage And Matters Arising
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) will resume spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam from Wednesday, September 9, 2026, following heavy rains upstream.

    Ghana Water Ltd to resume spillage at Weija Dam from Wednesday
  4. August 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has completed repair works on a damaged 500mm-diameter main pipeline and restored water supply to several communities in Western Accra.

    GWL restores water supply after damaged pipeline disrupts Western Accra communities
  6. Joy Online

    Water supply to several communities in Western Accra has been temporarily disrupted following damage to a 500mm-diameter main pipeline supplying the affected areas, Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has announced.

    Water supply disrupted in parts of Western Accra after pipeline damage
  7. Joy Online

    Residents and businesses in parts of Greater Accra and the Eastern Region are expected to experience temporary water supply interruptions from Thursday, August 6 to Saturday, August 8, 2026, as Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) undertakes planned maintenance works on the Kpong-Tema transmiss

    GWL to shut down Kpong plant for 3-day maintenance, parts of Greater Accra to face water interruptions
  8. July 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has apologised to customers over temporary disruptions in water supply following challenges affecting the national power transmission system.

    Ghana Water Ltd announces temporary water supply interruptions after national power outage
  10. Joy Online

    The Managing Director of Ghana Water Ltd (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, has inspected three water treatment facilities earmarked for rehabilitation under a GH¢8.4 million project funded by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod).

    GWL MD inspects water plants as GH¢8.4m GoldBod rehabilitation project begins
  11. Joy Online

    Several communities in Accra will experience temporary water supply interruptions as Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) undertakes a 24-hour planned maintenance exercise at the Dodowa Booster Station.

    East Legon, Madina, Adenta, others face 24-hour water interruptions
  12. May 2026
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    Residents in parts of western Accra are expected to experience erratic water supply and low pressure following technical challenges at the Weija Water Treatment Plant, the Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has announced.

    Parts of western Accra to face water supply interruptions
  14. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghana Water Ltd has announced temporary water supply interruptions in several parts of western Accra following technical challenges at the Weija Water Treatment Plant.

    Water supply disruptions hit parts of Western Accra over technical faults at Weija plant

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Weija Dam to resume spillage as water level rises

    Ghana Water Ltd announced it will resume spillage from Weija Dam on September 9, 2026 as water levels approach the 46-foot threshold following heavy rains, with evacuation ordered for downstream communities including Tetegu, Oblogo, and others.

    9 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 7 September

  1. Ghana Water Ltd resumes Weija Dam spillage to protect structural integrity

    Ghana Water Ltd will begin spillage at Weija Dam from Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after the water level rose to 45.2 feet due to heavy rainfall upstream. The company has urged residents in downstream communities including Tetegu, Oblogo, and Ada Kopey to evacuate and remain alert to official directives.

    7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 29 August

  1. GWL restores water supply after pipeline damage in Accra

    Ghana Water Ltd has completed repairs on a damaged 500mm-diameter main pipeline and restored water supply to communities including Mallam, Darkuman, Nshorna, Machetato, Korle Bu, Mamprobi, Dansoman Township and Chorkor in Western Accra. The company cautioned that some customers may experience low pressure or intermittent flow as the network stabilises.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 28 August

  1. Water supply disrupted in Western Accra after pipeline damage

    Water supply to several communities in Western Accra has been temporarily disrupted after excavation works by AWERCO Construction Ltd for storm drain construction damaged a 500mm-diameter main pipeline between Kaneshie First Light and Hansonic Junction. Ghana Water Ltd is working to repair the line by dewatering the flooded trench to access the damaged section.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. GWL Kpong plant closure to disrupt water supply for three days

    Ghana Water Ltd will shut down its Kpong Water Treatment Plant from August 6 to August 8, 2026, to replace over 300 metres of deteriorated pipeline sections on transmission lines between Kpong and Tema, resulting in temporary water interruptions across parts of Greater Accra and the Eastern Region.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Ghana Water Ltd halts operations after national power grid failure

    Ghana Water Ltd has apologised for temporary water supply disruptions caused by challenges affecting the Ghana Grid Company's National Interconnected Transmission System. The power interruptions have rendered most of the company's water production systems inoperative across the country.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. GWL begins GH¢8.4m water plant rehabilitation across three regions

    Ghana Water Ltd's Managing Director has inspected three water treatment facilities in the Western and Central Regions that will be rehabilitated under a GH¢8.4 million project funded by the Ghana Gold Board. The rehabilitation of the Bonsa, Daboase, and Sekyere-Hemang Water Supply Systems aims to improve production capacity, operational efficiency, and access to potable water.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Multiple Accra communities face planned water supply interruption

    Ghana Water Ltd will conduct 24-hour maintenance at the Dodowa Booster Station on Thursday, July 9, 2026, causing temporary water supply interruptions or reduced pressure in East Legon, Madina, Adenta, and 11 other communities served by the facility. The company has advised residents to store water in advance and use supplies carefully during the maintenance period.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Technical fault at Weija plant disrupts western Accra water supply

    Ghana Water Ltd announced that technical challenges at the Weija Water Treatment Plant have caused erratic supply and low pressure in parts of western Accra, including Dansoman, Mamprobi, Laterbiokorshie, Korle Bu, and surrounding communities. The company said engineers are working to restore normal supply and advised residents to store water and remain calm.

    15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 14 May

  1. Technical faults at Weija plant cause water disruptions in western Accra

    Ghana Water Ltd announced temporary water supply interruptions in several western Accra communities following technical challenges at the Weija Water Treatment Plant. The company said engineers are working to restore normal supply and advised residents to store water when available.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Weija Water Treatment Plant technical fault disrupts western Accra

    Ghana Water Ltd has announced temporary water supply disruptions in western Accra communities following a technical challenge at the Weija Water Treatment Plant that has affected production and distribution capacity. Engineers have been deployed to resolve the issue, and affected residents are advised to store water during flow periods.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

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