Owabi Water Treatment Plant
The management of Ghana Water Limited (GWL) in the Ashanti Region has announced the temporary shutdown of Owabi Water Treatment Plant due to a technical fault.
According to GWL, the plant was shut down at about 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, following a challenge with the high-lift pump responsible for drawing water from the clear well.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the company said its engineers are working diligently to rectify the problem and restore water production as quickly as possible.
The shutdown has affected water supply to several communities, including Asuoyeboah, Tanoso, Apatrapa, Pokukrom, Bokankye, Nyankyereniase, Esaase, Akropong, Mfensi, Twedie, Abuakwa, Maakro, Mim, Nkwakom, Nkawie, Toase, Afari, Wioso, Mpasatia, Abrepo, Asuobonteng, Bronikrom, parts of Bohyen, the Military Barracks, and other surrounding areas supplied by the Owabi Water Treatment Plant.
Management of Ghana Water Limited has apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused and assured the public that all necessary efforts are being made to restore water supply within the shortest possible time.
The statement was signed by Ebenezer Padi Narh, Regional Public Relations and Communications Officer for GWL in the Ashanti Region.
FROM David Afum, Kumasi