The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has instructed Ghana Water Limited (GWL) to provide a timeline within five days to resolve ongoing water shortages in the Krobo area, which have incited local unrest. This directive follows a petition from youth groups seeking action after communities experienced over six months without treated water due to infrastructural disruptions from road construction. The PURC has engaged with community members to understand the crisis better and has been urged to investigate the broader issue of water supply inadequacies in the area.

Key Points

• The PURC has requested GWL to submit a timeline for addressing the water crisis in Krobo within five days.
• Youth groups in Krobo submitted a petition to enforce the restoration of potable water services in affected communities.
• The communities have been without treated water for more than six months due to damage to underground pipes from road construction.
• Residents expressed frustration over what they view as GWL’s indifferent response to the crisis.
• A PURC team visited affected areas to assess the situation and engage with local leaders and residents.
• Community leaders have praised the PURC’s response to the petition and are hopeful for a resolution soon.
• The ongoing issues with water supply in Krobo call for a comprehensive investigation into long-standing inadequacies beyond the current disruptions.