The Ghana Water Company (GWC) says the Sekyere Hemang Water Treatment, which supplies potable water to Cape Coast and its environs, is currently recording an average turbidity of 9,000 NTU, as compared to the previous average turbidity of 14,000 NTU.
A statement released by the company yesterday, said the feat had been achieved through the effort of the Central Regional Security Council, led by the Mrs Justina Marigold Assan, the regional minister.
The following is the full statement;
The Management of Ghana Water Limited (Central Region) wishes to update all its cherished Customers within Cape Coast, Elmina and surrounding communities about the current water supply situation in these communities.
The Sekyere Hemang Water Treatment is currently recording an average turbidity of 9,000 NTU as compared to the previous average turbidity of 14,000 NTU through the effort of the Central Regional Security Council led by the Minister, Mrs. Justina Marigold Assan.
As a result of this, production at the plant has now increased from 1,981,290 Gallons/Day to 2,773,807Gallons/Day.
We wish to assure our cherished customers within Cape Coast, Elmina and surrounding communities that every effort is being made to supply adequate water to meet their demand.
Effort is being made by the Central Regional Security Council to help improve the raw water source quality.
We hope to update the public periodically of any changes to the raw water quality which will significantly affect water supply. We also wish to appreciate the assistance and prompt support received from our Regional Security Council under the leadership of the Regional Minister in improving water supply in the Region.
All customers are kindly advised to use drinking water wisely. Ghana Water Limited is always at your service.
