Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced a temporary shutdown of the Kpeve Water Treatment Plant in the Volta Region due to extremely high turbidity levels in the River Dayi, the main source of raw water for the facility.
In a press release issued on Monday, May 18, 2026, the company explained that recent heavy rains have caused the river to become heavily polluted with mud, sand and other suspended particles, making water treatment difficult.
According to GWL, the current turbidity levels have exceeded the acceptable operational threshold required for safe and effective water treatment.
The company said continuing operations under the present conditions could damage treatment equipment and affect the quality of water supplied to consumers.
As a result, management has temporarily shut down the treatment plant to protect both the facility and public health.
“The ongoing rains have significantly increased the movement of sediments and pollutants into the raw water source, resulting in turbidity levels far beyond the treatment capacity of the plant,” the statement explained.
The shutdown is expected to affect water supply in Kpeve and several surrounding communities that depend on the facility for treated water.
GWL assured residents that engineers and technical teams are closely monitoring the situation and working to restore operations as soon as conditions improve.
The company added that the decision was taken after careful assessment of the challenges facing the treatment process.
Management further warned that if operations had continued under the current conditions, consumers could have experienced poor water quality and possible damage to critical infrastructure within the treatment plant.
The company appealed to customers and residents in the affected areas to remain calm and use water wisely during the temporary interruption.
Residents have also been advised to store water safely and avoid wastage until the normal supply is restored.
The company also urged residents to cooperate with officials as efforts continue to ensure the safe and reliable supply of water to communities in the region.
