The Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Adjei Kenneth Gilbert, has announced steps to improve water supply in Ho and surrounding areas.
According to him, the Kpeve Water Treatment Plant, which supplies water to the region, has an installed capacity of 18,000 cubic meters per day.
However, he noted that rising demand due to population growth and urbanization, coupled with aging infrastructure, has led to water rationing.
He explained that the plant originally had three low-lift pumps installed in 1993, with one on duty and two on standby.
Over the years, the system has faced challenges. In 2016, one of the faulty pumps was replaced. However, on December 19, 2024, the shaft of the pump on duty broke down and was sent for repairs.
Though temporary measures were put in place, he said, the situation worsened when the standby pumps also broke down on January 1, 2025, disrupting water supply.
To address the issue, he outlined short-term, medium-term, and long-term solutions.
Short-Term Measures
He said one faulty pump has been repaired and reinstated, restoring supply.
Additionally, a standby pump was installed in February 2025, and plans are underway to install another by the end of March 2025 to ensure reliability.
Medium-Term Measures
He revealed that Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has begun the process of procuring three new pumps to replace the aging ones, which are expected to be installed by June 2025.
Long-Term Measures
According to him, the government plans to construct a new 58,000 cubic meters per day water treatment plant at Puebla as part of the Ho Water Supply Expansion Project.
The project will also involve laying 36 kilometers of transmission pipelines, building storage reservoirs, and installing 160 kilometers of distribution pipelines.
He disclosed that the project, estimated at $149 million, is being discussed with investors and donor partners for funding.
He assured residents that the government is committed to ensuring a sustainable and reliable water supply for Ho and its surrounding communities.
