Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has announced a three-day interruption in water supply to parts of Greater Accra and the Eastern Region as it carries out planned maintenance on the Kpong–Tema transmission pipelines from August 6 to 8, 2026.

The works will involve isolating and replacing weak sections of the 21-inch and 42-inch transmission pipelines between Kpong and Tema. The exercise forms part of the company’s ongoing programme of proactive infrastructure maintenance aimed at preventing major failures and strengthening supply reliability.

Routine engineering assessments identified more than 300 metres of deteriorated pipeline that require urgent replacement. According to GWL, the intervention is necessary to reduce water losses and improve the long-term performance of the transmission system.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 4, the company explained that the Kpong Water Treatment Plant will be temporarily shut down to allow five pipeline sections to be isolated and replaced. Customers served by the Kpong Water Supply System should therefore expect interruptions and reduced water pressure throughout the three days.

Areas expected to be affected include the eastern parts of Accra such as Gbetsele, Ashaiman, Katamanso, Zenu, Atadeka, Afienya, Appolonia, Prampram, Kpone and Dawhenya. Communities within the Tema Metropolis, including Spintex, Baatsona, Sakumono, Nungua, Teshie and surrounding neighbourhoods, will also experience disruptions. Further afield, residents of Kpong, Akuse, Somanya, Atimpoku and nearby towns in the Eastern Region will be impacted.

GWL apologised for the inconvenience and advised affected customers to store sufficient water before the maintenance begins and to use available supplies carefully while the works are under way. Hospitals, health facilities and other essential service providers were urged to put contingency arrangements in place. The company added that water tankers will be deployed to support selected critical institutions where feasible.

The utility described the pipeline replacement as a necessary investment to protect one of Ghana’s key water transmission arteries. Once completed, the works are expected to reduce the frequency of pipeline bursts, cut down on emergency shutdowns, improve operational efficiency and enhance the reliability of water supply to customers across the affected regions.