Ghana Water attributes the inconsistent water supply in the Greater Kumasi Metropolis to the unstable power supply affecting some of its water supply stations in the Ashanti Region.

According to the company, three of its stations - the Barekese and Owabi Water Treatment Plants, along with the Achiase Booster Station - have faced power outages from the Electricity Company of Ghana in recent weeks.

This situation, Ghana Water states, has had a detrimental impact on water distribution to various areas within the Greater Kumasi Metropolis.

“The Barekese and Owabi WTPs as well as the Achiase Booster Station have been experiencing power outages in the last few weeks. This has made it difficult to produce and transmit potable water to our cherished customers and the public,” said a statement from the company.

The water company says its management has notified the ECG of the challenges, as it “counts on ECG to improve power supply to all GWL installations in the region to enable GWL to serve the metropolis with the constant flow of water. Management regrets the inconvenience the challenge may have caused”.

Numerous districts within the Greater Kumasi Metropolis, such as Atonsu-Agogo, Bantama, Abrepo, and neighboring communities, are grappling with severe water shortages, impacting residents' daily activities.

In response to the scarcity, residents in these locales are compelled to seek water from boreholes and underground sources, often undertaking lengthy journeys to access it. Additionally, many are forced to procure water from private distributors at inflated prices to meet their needs.

“I haven’t been able to clean some of my utensils for days now. I have to use the water for other chores like cooking and washing,” a water consumer lamented.

In recent weeks, the region has experienced inconsistent power supply, raising concerns among residents.

However, the Electricity Company has refuted claims of a return to 'Dumsor', attributing the situation to efforts to address redundancies in power supply.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Water Company is urging residents to use water judiciously until the issue is resolved.