The Acting Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, Hon. Adam Mutawakilu, has paid a working visit to Tamale and the Dalung Water Treatment Plant to assess the current water situation ahead of the upcoming Ramadan fast.
The visit was aimed at finding sustainable ways to ensure uninterrupted water supply to residents of the Tamale Metropolis during the Ramadan period, while also engaging staff of Ghana Water Limited on operational expectations for 2026.
Speaking during the visit, Hon. Mutawakilu said the team’s engagement focused on three key areas.
“My visit with my team here is for three main reasons: to interact with staff, to outline what we expect from them now that we are in 2026, and to ensure that with Ramadan approaching, we can sustain water supply throughout the period,” he stated.
He disclosed that management of the Dalung Water Treatment Plant made a presentation outlining measures being put in place to ration and distribute water effectively, especially during Ramadan.
“They have done a presentation with respect to how water will be distributed and how we will be able to sustain supply,” he added.
Hon. Mutawakilu also expressed concern about the sharp decline in water levels at the intake point of the treatment plant, warning that Tamale could face severe water shortages if urgent interventions are not undertaken.
According to him, water levels have dropped significantly from 3.6 feet at the beginning of January to 2.7 feet currently—a decline of about 0.9 feet within one month.
“If this continues, we will definitely run out of water. The situation is worsened by upstream activities where the river has been blocked in an attempt to win sand, preventing water flow to the intake,” he explained.
He revealed that plans are underway to construct structures at the intake to prevent water from running off and ensure sufficient water retention for treatment.
Additionally, Hon. Mutawakilu said discussions have been held to secure additional funding to address frequent equipment breakdowns at the plant.
“Commitment authorization has been approved by the Minister of Finance, procurement is ongoing, and once completed, suppliers will bring and install the pumps,” he noted.
He clarified that the pumps required are customized and not readily available on the market, hence the delay in replacement.
Hon. Mutawakilu assured residents of Tamale that management of Ghana Water Limited is committed to working closely with engineers and stakeholders to avert a potential water crisis, particularly during the Ramadan period.
Source:Fiilafmonline/Walkiyatu Issahaku
