Residents in parts of Dawhenya Community 25 are facing a prolonged water shortage that is disrupting healthcare, education and daily household activities.
Communities including Gbetsile, Sakibediako and Top 10 have reportedly gone about seven months without a regular supply of pipe-borne water, forcing many households to depend on untreated borehole water for cooking and other domestic needs.
The shortage is also affecting healthcare delivery, with health workers at the Sackey Bediako CHPS Compound reporting difficulties in providing basic services due to the lack of a reliable water supply.
The situation has also created challenges for maternal healthcare. Some expectant mothers are travelling outside the community to access antenatal and delivery services, citing inadequate facilities and the persistent water shortage.
Private health facilities in the area are also struggling. One facility operator said it had received no water through its supply lines since January 2026 and had been forced to rely on water tankers at significant cost.
According to the operator, the facility spends thousands of cedis each week to secure enough water to maintain its operations.
Schools in the affected communities are similarly facing challenges, with residents expressing concerns about sanitation and hygiene due to the limited availability of water.
The prolonged shortage has raised concerns about a potential public health crisis, particularly as households continue to rely on untreated water sources.
Residents and health workers are appealing to the Ghana Water Company Limited and other relevant authorities to urgently restore a reliable water supply to the affected communities.
