The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, Adam Mutawakilu, has revealed that Ghana currently faces a daily water supply deficit of about 130 million gallons.
Speaking on JoyFM’s Super Morning Show on Tuesday, February 17, Mr Mutawakilu said national water demand stands at about 350 million gallons per day, while current production is only 220 million gallons.
“We need huge investment in production if we want to meet the national demand,” he said.
He explained that in Accra alone, daily demand is estimated at 210 million gallons, but installed capacity is about 137 million gallons, leaving a deficit of 73 million gallons.
According to him, additional infrastructure projects, including the Aveme Water Treatment Plant and the second phase of the China Gezhouba project, are needed to improve supply.
Mr Mutawakilu also cited the shutdown of the desalination plant as a major challenge affecting water production, especially during the dry season. The plant was shut down in October 2025 following financial disputes involving tariffs and payments to lenders, an issue that has been ongoing since 2019 and is currently before international arbitration.
He said Ghana Water Limited cannot independently finance major expansion projects due to its financial position and must rely on central government support.
The Ghana Water Limited boss stressed that growing population demand and infrastructure constraints require urgent investment to ensure water sufficiency nationwide.
His remarks highlight increasing concerns about Ghana’s water security and the need for long-term investment in the sector.
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