The Ghana Water Company LImited (GWCL) has revealed that it has made some signifant improvements at some it its treatment plants specifically at the Kwanyako.
Director of Public Relations Stanley Martey said there have been some improvements with the GWCL producing at full capacity at the moment.
He commended the government for its ongoing efforts to protect water bodies and combat illegal mining but called for sustained efforts to ensure the gains made are not destroyed.
Speaking in an interview on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5fM, he said the GWCL remains committed to restoring lost capacity, reducing treatment losses, and ensuring a stable and safe water supply for consumers
He lamented that GWCL had been forced to switch from using alum to specialised polymers in its treatment process but quickly added that the change had improved efficiency under current conditions, it had also significantly increased operational costs.
Mr Martey said ”we have seen some improvements in the turbidity levels. Specicically at Kwanyako, we have seen a lots improvement and we are now producing at full capacity in the area. The surface turbidity which is about 24 metres is okay.
The Kwanyako Treatment Plant is now working, with no high turbidity beyond the capacity of the plant. As we speak, the Kwanyako Treatment Plant is producing 100% water. But we could face challenges with the dry season approaching.
The plant supplies water to several communities and with the improvements seen, we have to sustain it. WE shouldn’t go to sleep. IF we allow the illegal miners to return, the gains made will be wasted.
The plant’s return to full operation followed engineering adjustments, including moving the pumps from the ground to the surface treatment area. It is important to fight against galamsey to eradicate it from the society so that we reduce the cost of treatment. IF our turbidity levels reduce, we would have to return to the use of alum. IF we fail to deal with galamsey, the cost of treatment will increase and that will make water more expensive. Water should not be that expensive,’ he added.
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Revised Text: GWCL Reports Significant Improvements at Water Treatment Plants
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has announced that it has achieved significant improvements at several of its treatment facilities, specifically citing the Kwanyako Treatment Plant.
Mr. Stanley Martey, Director of Public Relations for GWCL, confirmed the positive developments, stating that the company is currently producing at full capacity at the location.
He expressed appreciation to the government for its ongoing initiatives to protect water bodies and combat illegal mining (galamsey), but he also called for sustained and rigorous efforts to safeguard these achievements.
In an interview on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5 FM, Mr. Martey reaffirmed the GWCL’s commitment to restoring lost capacity, minimizing treatment losses, and guaranteeing a stable and safe water supply for all consumers.
He noted that GWCL had been compelled to switch its treatment process from the traditional use of alum to specialized polymers. While this change has demonstrably improved efficiency under the current water conditions, he lamented that it has also resulted in a significant increase in operational costs.
Mr. Martey provided specific details on the turnaround: “We have seen noticeable improvements in the turbidity levels, particularly at Kwanyako. We are now producing at full capacity in that area. The surface turbidity, which is currently about 24 NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Units, or equivalent measure in metres), is satisfactory.”
He confirmed that the Kwanyako Treatment Plant is now operating optimally, with turbidity levels remaining within the plant’s capacity. “As we speak, the Kwanyako Treatment Plant is producing 100% capacity water. However, we anticipate potential challenges as the dry season approaches,” he cautioned.
Since the plant supplies water to numerous communities, he emphasized the need to sustain the current performance. “We must not become complacent. If we permit illegal miners to resume operations, the gains we have made will be entirely eroded,” he stated.
The plant’s return to full operational capacity followed critical engineering adjustments, which included relocating the raw water pumps from the riverbed to the surface treatment area.
He concluded by stressing the economic necessity of eradicating illegal mining: “It is paramount to intensify the fight against galamsey to eliminate it entirely. This will allow us to reduce the cost of treatment. If our raw water turbidity levels decrease, we will be able to revert to the more cost-effective use of alum. Failure to address illegal mining will cause treatment costs to skyrocket, consequently making water prohibitively expensive. Water should not be that expensive,” he added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
