People Owing GWCL Will Still Enjoy Free Water - Government
The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah says the arrears have been put on hold,
Jonas Danquah 
The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has clarified that, the three months free water directive includes persons owing the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL).
This follows statements by the Chief Executive Officer of the GWCL, Dr. Clifford Braimah, suggesting that persons owing would have to settle their arrears before getting the free water.
The Minister at a press briefing on Tuesday morning indicated that this was not the case.
“The arrears will be kept as arrears, but those who owe will enjoy [free] water for April, May and June so there shouldn’t be any alarm. The arrears are on hold,” she said.
Ms Dapaah also urged landlords to desist from charging tenants for water usage within the three months.
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The GWCL earlier noted that customers who have had their lines disconnected will not enjoy the government’s announced free water supply.
The CEO, Dr Braimah however mentioned that, arrangements were being made for communities that do not enjoy water supply to be served by water tankers.
“I know there are landlords who also charge tenants for water. With all due respect, the water should be given to all tenants free because the landlords will not be paying water bills for April, May and June,” she stated.
