He indicated that the agency is working diligently to address the issue and expects a solution in the near future.

The water crisis in Tumu has been largely attributed to a significant increase in population, driven by factors such as birth rates and migration. This population growth has placed immense pressure on existing social services, particularly water infrastructure, leading to service limitations and concerns about insecurity.

Despite efforts by both the Ghana Water Company Limited and the CWSA, consistent access to water has been hampered by frequent power outages. Consequently, water rationing has become a necessity in Tumu.

Residents have expressed their frustration and disappointment with the current water delivery system, which is significantly affected by the unreliable power supply.

“The population in Tumu is now far greater than the capacity of the water system. The system was originally designed to serve a much smaller population many years ago. However, the population has increased dramatically, necessitating a significant expansion of the infrastructure.”

He assured that the agency is actively working on expanding the system to accommodate the increased demand. “This ongoing expansion project is nearing completion, and we are confident that it will bring an end to the Tumu water problem,” he stated.

“We are laying new pipelines to extend coverage to settlements that were previously unnerved. With these extensions, all residents will have access to water, eliminating the current challenges in Tumu.”

Looking towards a sustainable long-term solution, the Deputy CEO revealed that the CWSA is planning a transition from reliance on the electric power grid to solar power. This strategic shift aims to mitigate the disruptions caused by power outages.

“Considering the abundant sunshine in the region, we are adopting solar power for all our new water systems. All our projects from this year forward will incorporate solar, either as the primary power source or in combination with electricity.”

He expressed confidence that this transition will significantly improve the reliability of the water supply.

“We are also exploring the inclusion of solar power in the current expansion project, ensuring a more resilient water delivery system,” Mr. Putiaha concluded.