Residents in parts of Greater Accra and the Eastern Region are expected to experience water supply interruptions and reduced water pressure from Thursday, August 6, to Saturday, August 8, as Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) undertakes planned maintenance on the Kpong-Tema transmission pipelines.

The company said the exercise will involve the isolation and replacement of weak sections of the 21-inch and 42-inch transmission pipelines between Kpong and Tema as part of efforts to improve the reliability, efficiency and sustainability of water supply.

According to GWL, routine engineering assessments identified more than 300 metres of deteriorated pipeline that require urgent replacement to prevent major pipeline failures, reduce water losses and ensure a reliable supply of water.

To allow the works to be carried out safely, the Kpong Water Treatment Plant will be temporarily shut down while five sections of the transmission pipelines are isolated for replacement.

As a result, customers served by the Kpong Water Supply System will experience temporary water supply interruptions and low water pressure throughout the three-day maintenance period.

The affected areas include the entire eastern part of Accra, including: Gbetsele, Ashaiman, Katamanso, Zenu, Atadeka, Afienya, Appolonia, Prampram, Kpone, Dawhenya, all communities within the Tema Metropolis, Spintex, Baatsona, Sakumono, Nungua, Teshie and surrounding communities, as well as Kpong, Akuse, Somanya, Atimpoku and nearby towns.

GWL said its engineers and technical teams would work continuously throughout the maintenance period to complete the replacement works on schedule and restore normal water supply as quickly as possible.

The company apologised for the inconvenience and urged affected customers to store enough water before the works begin and use available supplies judiciously during the interruption.

It also advised hospitals, health facilities and other essential service providers to make contingency arrangements. Where feasible, GWL said it would deploy water tankers to support selected critical institutions during the maintenance period.

According to the company, replacing the deteriorated sections of the pipeline will reduce pipeline bursts, minimise emergency shutdowns, improve operational efficiency and enhance the long-term reliability of water supply to customers in Tema and the eastern corridor of the Greater Accra Region.

GWL said it would provide regular updates on the progress of the works through its official communication channels and notify the public once normal water supply has been fully restored.