Residents in parts of Greater Accra and the Eastern Region are expected to experience a three-day interruption in water supply as Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) undertakes planned maintenance works on the Kpong-Tema transmission pipelines.
According to a statement issued by GWL on Tuesday(August 4), the maintenance exercise will take place from Thursday, August 6, to Saturday, August 8, 2026.
The company said the works will involve the isolation and replacement of weak sections on the 21-inch and 42-inch transmission pipelines between Kpong and Tema as part of efforts to improve the reliability, efficiency and sustainability of water supply.
GWL explained that routine engineering assessments identified more than 300 metres of deteriorated pipeline sections that require urgent replacement to prevent major pipeline failures, reduce water losses and ensure a more reliable water supply.
To facilitate the maintenance works, the Kpong Water Treatment Plant will be temporarily shut down while five sections of the transmission pipelines are isolated and replaced.
As a result, customers supplied by the Kpong Water Supply System are expected to experience temporary water supply interruptions and reduced water pressure throughout the maintenance period.
The affected areas include the entire eastern part of Accra, including Gbetshele, Ashaiman, Katamanso, Zenu, Atadeka, Afienya, Appolonia, Prampram, Kpone, Dawhenya, Spintex, Baatsona, Sakumono, Nungua and Teshie, as well as all communities within the Tema Metropolis.
Communities in the Eastern Region, including Kpong, Akuse, Somanya, Atimpoku and other nearby towns, will also be affected by the temporary water supply interruption.
