Weija Water Plant Shuts Down for Maintenance, Over 15 Communities in Accra Suffer Disruption
- Parts of Accra are set to experience significant water supply disruptions on December 19 due to the Wejia Water Treatment Plant's maintenance
- The Ghana Water Company assured of the completion of maintenance within a reasonable window to restore the water supply
- Residents have been advised to store sufficient water in advance to mitigate inconvenience during the disruption
Residents and businesses across about 20 communities in Accra are set to face significant water supply disruption on December 19.
The disruption is because the Ghana Water Company Limited is undertaking maintenance at the Wejia Water Treatment Plant.
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Graphic Online reported that the temporary shutdown will halt production and distribution, directly affecting water supply to a wide swathe of the capital.
The areas expected to experience disruptions in water supply are:
- Accra Central
- Dansoman, Mallam
- Wejia
- Gbawe
- McCarthy Hill
- Kaneshie, Odorkor
- Korle Bu
- Mamprobi
- Chorkor
- Abeka La Paz
- Tesano
- Kokomlemle
- Alajo
- Nima
- Maamobi
- Dzorwulu
- Abelemkpe and all adjoining communities
The company assured the public that adequate resources and logistics have been mobilised for the maintenance works.
It expects the work to be completed in a twelve-hour window.
Customers have been strongly advised to store sufficient water in advance to minimise inconvenience.
Cost of water to go up
YEN.com.gh reported that the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission announced a 9.86% increase in electricity tariffs across all customer categories and a 15.92% upward review of water tariffs for all classes, with the new rates taking effect on January 1, 2026.
This is considered a major tariff review, and is set to remain in force from 2026 to 2030, in line with the Commission’s Multi-year Tariff Review Order regime.
The decision followed extensive investment hearings, stakeholder consultations, and regional public hearings.
Source: YEN.com.gh
