Residents of Sebrepor in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region are appealing for urgent intervention to address a persistent water shortage that has disrupted daily life and increased the cost of accessing the essential resource.
The residents say the situation has persisted for more than a year, with water shortages becoming particularly challenging in recent months.
A visit to the community by TV3 News revealed the difficulties households face in securing enough water for cooking, bathing, washing and other basic domestic activities.
Some residents say they sometimes go for days without a reliable water supply, forcing them to search for alternative sources to meet their daily needs.
For many households, the shortage has turned access to water into a daily struggle, with residents having to make difficult choices to ensure they have enough for essential activities.
With the regular supply failing to meet their needs, some residents have resorted to alternative sources of water.
Residents say the situation has raised concerns about the quality and safety of water available to households, particularly where people have little choice but to rely on sources whose safety may be uncertain.
The shortage has also increased residents’ dependence on water tankers, which deliver water to parts of the community.
However, residents complain that the cost of purchasing water from these suppliers is high, placing an additional financial burden on households already struggling to secure the quantities they need.
For families that require water daily for cooking, bathing, washing and other domestic activities, the additional expense has become a major concern.
Residents say they want a reliable supply restored to spare them the financial and physical difficulties associated with finding water.
Local authorities in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality have acknowledged the water supply challenges, attributing the situation to repair works on pipelines and increased demand during the dry season.
According to the authorities, emergency water deliveries have been arranged to ease the pressure on affected communities.
However, residents say the deliveries have been inconsistent, leaving some households continuing to depend on water tankers and other alternative sources.
The authorities have also indicated that efforts are underway to repair the affected infrastructure and improve water distribution.
While these measures are expected to help address the problem, residents say they need immediate and sustained relief as they continue to grapple with the shortage.
The persistent water shortage has renewed calls for the relevant authorities and water supply agencies to intensify efforts to restore a dependable supply to Sebrepor.
Residents want the necessary repairs completed as quickly as possible and emergency water deliveries improved to ensure households have access to sufficient water while work continues.
They also want a lasting solution that will prevent recurring shortages and reduce their dependence on expensive private water suppliers.
Access to safe water remains essential for public health, sanitation and household welfare. Prolonged shortages can make it difficult for communities to maintain proper hygiene and meet basic domestic needs.
For the people of Sebrepor, the immediate priority is to have a reliable source of water without the uncertainty and additional cost that have become part of their daily lives.
Until the supply situation improves, residents say they will continue to face the difficult task of securing enough water for their households.
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