Technical failures at the Weija Water Treatment Plant have disrupted water supply across multiple communities in western Accra, Ghana Water Limited (GWL) confirmed on Thursday, May 14, warning residents to expect erratic flow and reduced pressure until engineers resolve the problem.
GWL said the fault had directly affected production and distribution operations at the plant, triggering supply disruptions across a wide corridor of the capital. Communities affected include Dansoman, Mamprobi, Mataheko, Laterbiokorshie, Korle-Bu, La Paz, MacCarthy Hill, Gbawe, Mallam, Tesano, Darkuman, North Kaneshie, Dome, Achimota, Anyaa and Ablekuma, alongside surrounding neighbourhoods.
The company said its engineering and technical teams were actively working to restore normal supply and urged residents to store water whenever it becomes available in their areas to manage the disruption in the interim.
Essential service providers requiring priority assistance were directed to contact their local Assembly Members or reach the GWL Call Centre directly. Telecel users may call 0800 40 000, while all other networks can contact GWL on 0302218240, 0207385087, 0207385088, 0207385089 or 0207385090. Customers may also follow GWL’s social media platforms for real-time updates.
GWL apologised to affected customers and appealed for calm and cooperation as restoration efforts continue.
The disruption highlights the persistent vulnerability of Accra’s ageing water infrastructure, where a single treatment plant fault can simultaneously affect supply across more than a dozen densely populated communities.
