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Bono Regional PURC intensifies probe to resolve prolonged water shortage in Sunyani
May 12, 2026
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Bono Regional PURC intensifies probe to resolve prolonged water shortage in Sunyani

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Key Points

  • The Bono Regional Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) is actively investigating a prolonged water shortage affecting Sunyani Municipality.
  • Residents have endured weeks of dry taps, leading to widespread frustration and numerous complaints to PURC.
  • PURC's independent inspection revealed significantly high turbidity levels at the Abesim Water Treatment Plant, hindering water treatment operations.
  • The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) confirmed the operational challenges, attributing high turbidity to complex factors including sand winning, illegal mining, and heavy rainfall.
  • PURC is initiating a tripartite engagement with GWCL and the Water Resources Commission, along with a technical team visit from Accra, to find root causes and implement sustainable solutions.

Why This Matters

This situation is significant for Ghana as it underscores persistent challenges in basic utility provision, directly impacting public health, sanitation, and daily economic activities in urban centers. It highlights the detrimental effects of environmental degradation, such as illegal mining and sand winning, on vital water resources, necessitating urgent inter-agency collaboration for sustainable solutions and infrastructure resilience nationwide.

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