Ghana Water Limited has uncovered an illegal connection in Tema at a mineral water production facility in the Klagon area, intensifying the national crackdown on water theft in Ghana.
Officials of Ghana Water Limited confirmed that one of its newly inaugurated anti–non-revenue water task teams detected a concealed pipeline illegally connected to a 16-inch main distribution line in Tema.
Internal assessments by Ghana Water Limited reveal that nearly 52 per cent of treated water produced nationwide cannot be accounted for. The high level of non-revenue water continues to cause significant revenue losses and affects service delivery.
The illegal connection in Tema was reportedly buried underground and routed through a nearby sugarcane farm before entering the factory premises. The pipeline was disguised within the facility using valves to make it appear inactive.
Mr Ampah described the act as a clear criminal offence, stressing that illegal connections deprive the company of critical revenue needed to sustain operations.
Ghana Water Limited says the Tema operation forms part of a nationwide exercise to reduce water theft in Ghana and improve operational efficiency. The company has pledged intensified monitoring to protect public infrastructure and recover lost revenue.
