The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has initiated a project to register public and private boreholes in homes within the Adenta and Ga West municipalities in the Greater Accra Region. This move aims to ensure the safety of groundwater following concerns raised by residents about the proliferation of boreholes and wells without proper water treatment guidelines from the Commission.
The pilot project seeks to monitor water quality and availability in the municipalities. It aims to identify and mitigate threats to groundwater while educating and engaging communities in sustainable water safety practices, from abstraction to storage. Additionally, the initiative aims to provide policymakers with data-driven insights, foster collaboration between governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations, and communities, and enhance infrastructure for water quality management.
Dr. Freda Prempeh, Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, announced the project during a news conference. She highlighted that groundwater sources within the Adenta and Ga West Municipalities would undergo free testing by the WRC. The project will also utilize state-of-the-art technologies for well installation and boreholes in households, enabling efficient monitoring and data collection.
Dr. Prempeh emphasized the importance of cooperation, technological advancements, and community involvement in ensuring sustainable water management. She noted that the successful completion of the project would be a crucial step towards securing a sustainable water future for the Adenta and Ga West Municipalities.