The Ghana Water Company has expressed strong optimism to reach the 100% mark of access to portable drinking water by 2030.
Public Relations officer for the GWCL Mr. Stanley Martey, who said this noted that the country has currently reached 77% universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.
But the aim is to reach the 100% mark by 2030, he added.
This he explained would be achieved with a collective effort from Ghanaians.
He spoke against activities of illegal mining which is polluting our water bodies.
He said the activities of fish farmers, sand winning, and some farming activities are also polluting our water bodies.
He said when it so happens, the cost of production goes higher because the GWCL would have to use a lot of chemicals in making water safe for drinking.
Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm, the cost is then passed on to the customer.
He stressed the need for Ghanaians to preserve our water bodies and play their roles, so the government would also play its role so we attain the 100% mark.
Mr. Martey said the current situation was not the best and we would have hoped to have 100% access.
“But at least, we have tried our best to manage what we have. We have the vision to achieve 100% access. The GWCL is working at that.”
The United Nations Sustainable Goal 6 expects that by 2030, Ghana will improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing the release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater, and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally
The rest are that: By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate
By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and lakes.
By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling, and reuse technologiess.
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com
