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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. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The management of Ghana Water Ltd has announced a temporary disruption in water supply affecting several communities in western Accra following a technical challenge at the Weija Water Treatment Plant.

    Weija plant technical fault disrupts water supply in parts of Western Accra

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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