Residents of Akweteymam, a suburb of Somanya in the Eastern Region, have expressed concern over a prolonged interruption in water supply, for about 60 days.
They said it was negatively impacting their daily lives.
The residents indicated that the situation had compelled households to purchase water for domestic use, thereby increasing their monthly expenditure and affecting work, education, and other socio-economic activities.
Mr Benjamin Lamptey, a resident, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the community, with an estimated population of over 1,000 people, had relied on purchased water for nearly two months.
He noted that a yellow gallon of water, popularly referred to as the “Kufuor gallon,” is currently sold at GH¢2, a cost he described as burdensome to families.
Mr Lamptey explained that although he previously paid about GH¢200 monthly as water bills when supply was regular, his current spending on buying water now exceeds that amount.
“As I speak, I am going to fill 20 gallons, which will cost me GH¢40, and it will not last up to two weeks,” he said, adding that he owns a polytank and several storage containers which remain empty due to the shortage.
Mr Alex Tamatey, a student, also told the GNA that the lack of water in the neighbourhood was affecting his academic activities, as he often had to walk long distances to fetch water before going to school.
“There are instances I miss my first lesson after spending the early hours of the day completing household chores and searching for water, compounded by slow vehicular movement on the Somanya–Kpong road, which is currently under construction,” he said.
Ms Gladys Teye Ofoe, a civil servant, said she spent more than GH¢200 monthly on purchased water due to the size of her household, and appealed for urgent intervention to restore regular supply.
Responding to the concerns, Mr. Jones Saneadza, Krobo District Manager of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), told the GNA that the challenge stemmed from low water pressure on the Tema transmission line at the Akuse Junction.
He explained that intermittent power outages were also affecting the continuous flow of water to some communities, including Akweteymam.
“The Akweteymam line had not been shut down, but inadequate pressure often limited the reach of supply to certain areas, making it difficult to provide a definite timeline for restoration,” he added.
The manager assured residents that the company was monitoring the situation and working towards improving water flow to affected communities.
GNA
Edited by D.I. Laary/George-Ramsey Benamba
16 February 2026
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Caption 1. Picture of Mr Benjamin Lamptey gallons going to get water
Caption 2 .picture of Mr Benjamin Lamptey gallons going to get water
