Suame residents in Kumasi are decrying a prolonged water shortage affecting Anomangye, Asuogya, Asuogya Junction and surrounding communities in the Suame Municipality.
Residents say they are grappling with an acute water crisis as prolonged dry taps force many to scramble for water daily.
Over the past two months, people in the affected areas have been walking long distances to fetch water from distant sources, a burden that has fallen heavily on women and children.
The situation has disrupted households, forcing families to adjust their daily routines and stretch limited incomes to cope.
Residents say many students go to school unwashed, while families spend money they do not have on water from tanker services and private vendors to meet basic needs such as cooking, bathing, cleaning and sanitation.
“As a nursing mother who also works, finding water to wash my baby’s clothes is a struggle. By the time I manage to get water for bathing, I often end up late for work,” Ellen Korkor, a resident, said.
“Since I arrived here two weeks ago, there has been no running water. To get water, we walk long distances and cross busy roads where cars drive at high speed, which is a threat to our lives. We are appealing to the authorities to restore the supply,” Akosua Mensa said while heading to fetch water.
“Life has been difficult for us. It is two months since the water supply stopped, forcing us to get water from streams. We are calling on the Ghana Water Company and other authorities to address the situation,” another resident lamented.
The communities, located within one of Kumasi’s densely populated peri-urban zones, have expressed frustration over what they describe as a lack of communication and timely intervention from service providers.
Many residents say the shortfall in water supply has persisted despite repeated complaints.
As the dry spell continues, public health concerns are mounting over hygiene and the risk of waterborne diseases, particularly among children and the elderly.
Residents are urging swift action to restore regular water supply and provide interim measures to ease the burden on affected households.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has attributed the disruption in supply to frequent power outages.
Ashanti Regional Public Relations Officer of GWL, Ebenezer Padi Narh, explained that interruptions in electricity supply have hampered the company’s ability to pump and distribute water consistently.
He assured residents that the company is working closely with the Electricity Company of Ghana to resolve the issue and restore regular supply as soon as possible.
Residents have been urged to exercise patience while repair works and power stabilization efforts continue.
