Tests have confirmed that sachet water produced in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region is not responsible for the typhoid cases reported by some residents.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Kenyasi, organised by the Asutifi North District Assembly and its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) partners, the district’s Water Engineer, Obeng Opoku, told Adom News that bottled and sachet water are the most commonly consumed drinking water in the area.
As part of the district’s WASH initiatives, Ghana Water and Aquaya conducted comprehensive tests on water producers to ensure the safety of sachet water for residents.
“The findings of the tests show that sachet water produced in the district is safe for consumption,” Engineer Opoku said.
He added that the district assembly has made it mandatory for sachet water producers, particularly in Kenyasi and Ntotroso, to conduct water safety tests every three months instead of the previous six-month interval.
Meanwhile, sachet water producers Opoku Agyemang Augustine and Johnson Gyamfi Boadu expressed gratitude to the assembly for the tests, which have cleared them of accusations from some residents claiming they were producing unhygienic water linked to typhoid outbreaks.
The producers welcomed the decision to implement quarterly testing, noting that typhoid can be caused by various factors, including poor handling of water. They stressed the importance of educating residents on proper water handling practices to prevent contamination.
