Kpong water plant shuts down for emergency repair works: Ghana Water Limited

The Kpong water plant shuts down for emergency repair works per the latest update from the Ghana Water Limited.

The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) announced a temporary disruption in water supply to the Tema Metropolis and some parts of Accra as engineers carry out important emergency repair works at the Kpong Water Treatment Plant.

In a statement issued on Thursday, August 28, the Ghana Water Company explained that the Kpong water plant  emergency shutdown became necessary after a major fault was detected on the raw water transmission pipeline that feeds the facility. According to GWL, the repair works are expected to take three days, during which customers in the affected areas may experience low pressure or no water at all.

Areas Affects As Kpong water plant shuts down for emergency repair works

The areas expected to be affected include the entire Tema Metropolis and surrounding communities such as Ashaiman, Gbetsele, Akatamanso, Klagon, Lashibi, Baatsonaa, Spintex, parts of East Legon, and other neighbouring localities. GWL has advised residents in these places to store enough water while the limited supply is still available in some sections.

The company also indicated that measures have been put in place to support essential institutions, including hospitals, schools, and other critical service providers within the affected zones. Such facilities have been urged to reach out to GWL directly for assistance through its toll-free number 0800 40000 (Telecel users only), main office lines 0302 2218240, 020 738 5089, 020 738 5090, or via WhatsApp on 0555 123 393 and 0555 155 524.

Assurance from the GWL on water supply

GWL assured the public that the water supply would be restored immediately after the completion of repairs and apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused.

The Kpong Water Treatment Plant is currently the largest in Ghana, with a production capacity of 101.2 million gallons per day. It sources water from the Volta Lake, located about 17 kilometres downstream of the Akosombo Dam, and supplies the Tema Metropolis, Accra East, and some parts of the Eastern Region.

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Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL) is the sole government-owned water utility company. It is responsible for the production, transmission, and distribution of water in urban areas in Ghana.