Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has temporarily shut down the Owabi Water Treatment Plant in the Ashanti Region following heavy rains that caused large quantities of sediment to enter its water source.

The shutdown, which commenced at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, is expected to disrupt water supply to several communities in the Abuakwa District and other surrounding areas.

According to a statement issued by GWL’s Ashanti Regional Management, the heavy rainfall resulted in significant sediment entering the water source, affecting the treatment process and necessitating an emergency cleaning exercise at the facility.

The company said the temporary shutdown is necessary to safeguard water quality and ensure that the plant continues to meet the required standards for producing safe drinking water.

Among the communities expected to be affected are Asuoyeboah, Tanoso, Apatrapa, Pokukrom, Bokankye, Nyankyereniase, Esaase, Akropong, Mfensi, Twedie, Abuakwa, Maakro, Mim, Nkwakom, Nkawie, Toase, Afari, Wioso, Mpasatia, Abrepo Asuobonteng and Bronikrom.

Parts of Bohyen, the Military Barracks and other areas supplied by the plant will also experience interruptions in water supply.

GWL has indicated that the cleaning exercise is expected to be completed by Friday, November 13, 2026, allowing the plant to resume production.

However, the company cautioned that water supply to affected communities would be restored gradually as the distribution network stabilises.

Management has apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by the temporary shutdown and appealed for their patience and understanding while efforts are underway to restore normal supply.

The company assured consumers that the exercise is aimed at maintaining water quality and protecting public health.