GWL disconnects water to the Adwoa Wangara Apartments in Cantonments, Accra
Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has disconnected water to the Adwoa Wangara Apartments, located in Cantonments, Accra, for allegedly engaging in illegal connection to the public water supply installation.
The enforcement action was carried out on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, after a tip-off prompted a field inspection by GWCL officials.
According to a report by starrfm.com.gh, the management of the apartment complex maintained that the facility had operated solely on borehole water since its establishment.
However, a technical assessment by the company revealed otherwise.
During the inspection, engineers discovered a dual-line water system in the building’s basement, where a large reservoir was being filled with water traced to GWCL’s supply lines and not a borehole as previously claimed.
After disconnecting the apartment’s main water lines from the outside, the team observed that the reservoir stopped receiving water, confirming the illegal connection.
GWCL has announced its intention to take legal action against the management of Adwoa Wangara Apartments for the unauthorised use of its services.
The Regional Communications Manager for GWCL’s Accra East Region, Nana Yaw Barima Barnie, warned that any staff of the company found to have aided the illegal connection would also face sanctions.
“Any staff member found culpable will face legal action and possible dismissal,” he stated.
He further cautioned the public against engaging in illegal water connections, stressing the company’s zero-tolerance policy.
“This is part of our intensified revenue mobilisation drive, and such infractions will not be tolerated,” he added.
GWCL says it is committed to protecting its infrastructure, curbing illegal connections, and ensuring efficient service delivery nationwide.
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