The Regional Distribution Manager for Ashanti North at Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Ing. Thomas K. Amenya, has attributed water shortage in parts of Kumasi North to terrain, power instability and damaged pipelines.
Speaking in an interview with Opemsuo Radio’s Kofi Boakye on Nkwantannanso, Ing. Amenya said the Kumasi North zone comprises nine operational districts, including areas from Asante Mampong to Nsuta Beposo under his supervision.
“If we talk about Kumasi North, the region has nine operational districts. Starting from the northern part of the Ashanti Region, areas like Asante Mampong through to Nsuta Beposo fall under my jurisdiction as one district, known as the Asante Mampong District,” he explained.
He noted that the geographical landscape plays a major role in water distribution, especially in high-lying communities such as Buokrom Estate.
According to him, water is supplied from Barekese through Suame, where a major reservoir supports distribution across the network.
“Looking at the terrain, areas such as Buokrom Estate are situated on higher ground. Because of our network design, anytime there is unstable power supply at Barekese, Buokrom Estate becomes one of the most affected areas in the region,” he said.
Ing. Amenya emphasised that the challenges are not deliberate, explaining that water supply depends on adequate volume and pressure, particularly for elevated areas. He added that without sufficient pressure, it becomes difficult to push water to such locations.
“At the moment, we are undertaking several interventions, including interconnections between pipelines. Some lines receive water regularly, and we are linking those to areas that experience shortages. In places like Buokrom Estate, some residents receive water almost every day, while others may go three to four days without supply,” he stated.
He further identified damaged pipelines caused by road construction as another major challenge affecting supply, noting that efforts are underway to repair the affected infrastructure.
Ing. Amenya concluded that until stable and reliable electricity is ensured to support water production and pumping at the right pressure and quantity, some communities will continue to experience supply difficulties.
Source:
opemsuo.com
