The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWL) has raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the country’s water resources. Rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns are altering the country’s water availability, affecting GWL’s ability to provide clean and reliable water to its citizens.
The impacts of climate change are evident in increased turbidity levels and siltation of water bodies, posing significant challenges to water treatment and abstraction.
Despite these challenges, the Managing Director of 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.
Ghana Water Limited Managing Director Hon. Adam Mutawakilu made these remarks during a courtesy call on the Lands and Natural Resources Minister in Accra on Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025,
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.
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.
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah, on his part 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.
And 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.
Hon. Mutawakilu used the courtesy call to pledge GWCL’s continued collaboration with the Ministry to ensure cleaner and safer water for all Ghanaians. He 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.climatewatchonline.com
