Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Ing. Dr. Clifford Braimah, has noted that the water producer is not able to increase the volumes of water supplied due to financial constraints.

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He acknowledged that the population of Accra has surpassed the capacity of the water company.

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This statement comes in response to concerns raised by residents in various parts of Accra, including Adenta, Kasoa, Weija, and Apaapa in La, regarding irregular water supply affecting their communities.

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Residents have reported challenges such as inconsistent water supply, with some experiencing extended periods without water. The situation has led some residents to resort to purchasing water from tankers at high prices.

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Complaints also include the lack of communication from the Ghana Water Company Limited about temporary water supply cuts in specific communities.

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In addressing the issue, Ing. Braimah acknowledged the need for the GWCL to upgrade its machinery to cope with the increasing demands of Accra's growing population.

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But he noted that due to the lack of funds, increasing the volume of water supplied to areas has been a challenge since 2017.

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“Already in Accra, the volume of water we produce, the population has outgrown it, and we are looking at putting up a new system at Kpone to boost our production but resource constraint has been the problem, Since 2017, 2018, we have been working and we have not settled on finances.

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“So already if you have a limited volume of water coming into the system, and your population is big, you have to block them and supply them according to the demands of the people but you cannot give everybody [water] at the same times otherwise some will not get. And so we have been limited for a very long time.”

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Ing. Dr. Clifford Braimah, the Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has acknowledged that some of the reported complaints about water supply issues were related to localized faults.

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He emphasized that when residents report such issues to the nearest GWCL office, the company can address them promptly.

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