A World Vision official has appealed to Ghana Water Limited (GWL) to provide free water to residents of Teshie and surrounding communities following the shutdown of the Teshie-Nungua Desalination Plant.
Yaw Attah Arhin, a Technical Specialist in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) at World Vision, said the closure of the plant due to contractual challenges has severely disrupted water supply to communities including Teshie, Sakumono, Spintex and nearby areas.
According to him, the shutdown has left many households without regular access to potable water, forcing residents to rely on private water tanker services at high cost.
“The situation has worsened the economic burden on families and increased the risk of public health challenges,” Mr. Arhin said.
He further noted that health facilities within the affected areas are also struggling, as patients, health workers and visitors face difficulties accessing adequate water for basic operations and hygiene.
Speaking on Badwam on Adom TV in an interview with host Akwasi Nsiah, Mr. Arhin urged Ghana Water Limited to implement interim measures while efforts are underway to resolve the contractual issues surrounding the desalination plant.
He proposed that GWL deploy water tankers to supply free water to affected communities as a temporary relief measure.
“This intervention will help reduce hardship and prevent possible health risks until the Teshie Desalination Plant is restored to full operation,” he stressed.
Background
Water supply challenges in the Teshie-Nungua enclave of Accra in the Greater Accra Region have worsened following the shutdown of the Teshie-Nungua Desalination Plant over unpaid debts.
Communities hardest hit by the shortage include Teshie, Nungua, Baatsona, Spintex, Sakumono, La and surrounding areas.
In October 2025, the plant—which converted seawater into potable water and supplied mainly these communities—was shut down by the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL).
At the time, GWCL explained that the decision followed unresolved contractual obligations between the company and the plant’s operators, as well as persistent maintenance challenges at the facility.
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