Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has refuted the claims made by the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, regarding the importation of a new water treatment product called 'One Drop'.

The MP had alleged on Metro TV's Good Morning Ghana on February 1, 2024, that the government, in collaboration with GWCL, had procured the 'One Drop' water treatment product for use by the company, replacing traditional chlorine.

In response to these allegations, GWCL issued a statement on February 2, 2023, denying the claims. The company clarified that it adheres to established protocols, working in collaboration with regulatory agencies and stakeholders, before endorsing any new water treatment products.

The statement read, “Per GWL’s Standard Operating Procedures, any decision regarding the adoption of new water treatment technologies or products is made through a comprehensive evaluation process, in consultation with relevant stakeholders and regulatory agencies like the Food and Drugs Authority, Ghana Standards Authority, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission and communicated transparently to the public.”

It further indicated that “By GWCL’s internal procedures, management reserves the right to act on a positive evaluation report by writing to either the Public Procurement Agency (PPA) for sole sourcing or to advertise for competitive tendering processes. No contract has been awarded by GWL for the supply of the “One Drop” disinfectant for water treatment.”

Furthermore, the company noted that it presently employs chlorine-based disinfectants for water treatment. The disinfectants in use include Chlorine Gas, Calcium Hypochlorite granules, and Chlorine Tablets.

Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) urged all stakeholders, including the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, to desist from spreading unfounded rumors and misinformation about the company's water treatment practices.