The residents of Ho Municipality in the Volta Region are grappling with a severe water crisis following the shutdown of the Ghana Water Company Limited’s (GWCL) Kpeve headworks for emergency repairs on January 1, 2025.
The situation has left the municipality without a reliable water supply, forcing residents and businesses to rely on alternative sources, which are both costly and insufficient.
According to some residents, this is not the first time the municipality has faced water challenges.
“For the past six years, water issues in Ho have worsened. Without any prior notice, the water company often shuts down supply,” a concerned resident told Class News.
The sudden disruption this time is linked to a breakdown at the Kpeve headworks, which is the main source of treated water for the municipality.
A resident, who claimed to have spoken with a contact at GWCL, explained that the shutdown was necessary due to the critical nature of the repairs.
The impact of the shortage is being felt most acutely by food vendors and small businesses that depend on water for their daily operations.
Residents are left with no choice but to fetch water from wells or pay high prices for water from private tanker services.
“This is very unfortunate,” another resident lamented. “We are appealing to the government, especially the NDC government, to prioritize the repairs of the Kpeve headworks to ensure a consistent water supply.
Our lives are in danger without water to drink, and the situation is affecting our livelihoods.”
The residents are urging the government to expedite the restoration of water supply and to implement measures to prevent future disruptions.
