The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, has announced a series of stringent measures aimed at curbing the growing menace of illegal water connections and unauthorised commercial water sales, particularly from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) hydrant.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, Mr. Mutawakilu revealed that the company has banned the use of fire hydrants across the country as part of efforts to safeguard water resources and ensure equitable distribution.
“We have banned the use of fire hydrants, and the team is assessing those who sell water to tankers commercially,” he said.
“Looking at the trend it is going, if we realise that out of 10 people, seven have illegally connected [to the hydrant] we will be forced to suspend.”
According to him, preliminary assessments have shown a worrying increase in illegal connections, prompting the company to take immediate action.
A special task force began operations on Tuesday, August 5, to inspect and verify all commercial water points and connections.
“The team started yesterday, and we are analysing the data, and by the end of the month, management will be able to put an end to this,” Mr. Mutawakilu stated.
The GWL boss indicated that if the situation does not improve, the company may be compelled to impose further restrictions, including the suspension of tanker services in heavily affected areas.
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