In the heart of Accra, a dire water crisis grips several communities, including James Town, Chorkor, Bubuashie, and Labadi, despite the heavy rains.
Residents face a daily struggle to access potable water, forcing them to spend a hefty GHC500 every two days on vendor water.
The scarcity has taken a toll on their lives, with some developing skin conditions from using untreated water. Traders are hardest hit, diverting their meager earnings to buy water.
The government’s free water supply during the pandemic has ceased, leaving residents to fend for themselves.
Even underground water is salty, and the few households with tanks spend GHC480 every two days to fill them.
The Water Citizens Network urges the government to increase funding to expand pipelines and improve water access.
The network’s convener, Geoffrey Ocansey, notes that poor residents are paying more for water than their affluent neighbors.
The situation is dire, with residents like Elizabeth Acheampong spending GHC480 every two days to fill their tanks.
Others, like Sarah, say water only flows at midnight, making it difficult to access.
The Ghana Water Company Limited declined to comment, but the Water Citizens Network is calling for urgent action to address the crisis.
Until then, good drinking water remains a luxury for these residents.
