Report By: Ishmael Barfi
The Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWL), Hon. Adam Mutawakilu, has commended the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah, for the visible improvement in Ghana’s major water bodies.
The improvement is attributed to the government’s intensified efforts to combat illegal mining and restore degraded environments.
Recent water quality data from several treatment plants show measurable progress, with some river bodies improving and turbidity levels dropping. The Konyaku Water Treatment Plant has resumed full operational capacity after months of shutdown due to high turbidity levels.
Speaking during a courtesy call on the Lands and Natural Resources Minister in Accra on Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025, Hon. Mutawakilu noted that consistency and effort will soon make Ghana’s water bodies good for all.
However, Hon. Mutawakilu raised concerns about heavy silt accumulation at some water intakes, which poses a challenge to water abstraction and treatment.
“To address this, GWL is working to re-engineer and raise the pumps closer to the surface to capture cleaner water for processing. The company is also engaging key partners, including the Ghana Cocoa Board, to support dredging and rehabilitation works at affected areas”, he disclosed.
On his part, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah, expressed appreciation for the commendation and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting the nation’s natural resources.
He emphasized that the government is determined to sustain the momentum through stronger enforcement, community engagement, and responsible mining practices.
He further disclosed that, the government is implementing several strategic interventions to ensure long-term sustainability, including a Tree for Life Afforestation Programme aimed at restoring degraded lands and promoting sustainable land use practices.
Secondly, the deployment of Blue Water Guards, a initiative to protect and monitor Ghana’s water bodies and the reviewing of mining regulations to promote responsible extraction and water resource protection.
Wrapping up, Hon. Mutawakilu pledged GWCL’s continued collaboration with the Ministry to ensure cleaner and safer water for all Ghanaians. And appreciated the positive impact of the Minister’s work and expressed confidence that with consistency and support, Ghana Water will continue to treat cleaner water for the people.
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
