Kumasi to experience water shortage as Ghana Water shuts Barekese plant for 3 days

Kumasi is set to face a water shortage as the Ghana Water Company Limited shuts down the Barekese Water Treatment Plant for three days beginning October 23, 2023. This temporary halt is necessary for essential maintenance work on the facility, which serves as a crucial source of water for the Ashanti Region and its surrounding areas.

Residents are being urged to conserve water in anticipation of the disruption, with officials recommending that households store enough water for their daily needs during this period. The company has acknowledged the inconvenience caused by this shutdown but emphasizes that such maintenance is vital for ensuring the long-term reliability and efficiency of water supply services.

The Ghana Water Company assures residents that they are making every effort to minimize the impact of this outage. As Kumasi braces for these challenges, local authorities encourage community members to remain patient and to actively participate in conservation efforts until normal operations resume later in the week.