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GWCL to help Sierra Leone build water system

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has been contracted to help to build the capacities of Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC) of Sierra Leone to provide more inclusive water services in that country. Consequently, it has received a $250,000 fund for that purpose. The fund, provided under the European Union—Water Operators’ Partnerships (EU-WOP) programme, …

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ECG, GWCL propose increase in tariffs

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Water Company (GWCL) have proposed an increase in tariffs for the year 2022. The ECG is proposing an increase in tariffs by 148 percent for the year 2022. The ECG also wants tariffs adjusted by 7.6percent average between 2023 and 2026. …

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GWCL disconnects 13 illegally linked pipelines in Madina

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has disconnected 13 illegally connected pipelines at Madina in Accra. A commercial water vendor connected 13 pipelines without authorization from the GWCL. The connection has had no billing metering system for the past 7 years. Speaking to the media during the disconnection exercise, the …

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Report if cloudy water flowing exceeds 15 seconds − GWCL

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has advised the general public to report at its district offices across the country if bleached water flows through their taps for more than 15 seconds. The Public Relations Officer of the company, Stanley Martey who made this public announcement, said repair works often …

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Man busted for stealing GHS18k worth of water from GWCL

A resident of Agormanya, a suburb of Odumase-Krobo in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region is in court for stealing GHS18,000 worth of water from the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL). Mr Emmanuel Kumasa was arrested by the GWCL during a revenue mobilisation drive. Officers from the GWCL …

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GWCL completes repairs on Weija plant

Water is expected to flow through the taps from tomorrow to residents of parts of Accra affected by repair works on the Weija Water Treatment Plant. The plant was shut down last Monday to allow engineers of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to undertake some repair works on its …

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GWCL debunks claims it has increased cost of water

  The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has dismissed claims suggesting that it has increased the cost of water supply in the country. According to the Water Service provider, water tariffs are not increased unless approved by the Public Utility Regulatory  Commission (PURC). “Tariffs used in billing customers are only …

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GWCL replaces biggest pipeline after 50 years over corrosion

Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has begun replacement of the biggest pipe line in the country which is 42 inch in diameter laid over 50 years ago. The 53-kilometre long pipeline spans from its treatment station at Kpong to its booster station at Tema often experiences leakages due to excessive …

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GWCL announces 4-day cut in water supply from Tuesday

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has said it is going to undertake major replacement of transmission pipelines in Accra. The exercise will affect the whole of the capital city, a statement said. The project, according to the company, will affect the flow of water for four consecutive days from …

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Second phase of free water supply to take effect this July – GWCL

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) says the implementation of the second phase of government’s free water supply, stipulated in the mid-year budget, will begin this July and end in September. “Management wishes to inform the general public that the implementation of the President’s directive is in progress,” a press statement released …

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