It is illegal to sell tap water in Ghana from July to September – GWCL

It is illegal to sell tap water in Ghana from July to September – GWCL

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has cautioned to water vendors, landlords and landladies to desist from selling water to consumers during the period of July, August and September 2020.

The caution, according to the GWCL in a statement on Monday, is in line with the President's directive that water be supplied to every citizen for free.

“It is wrong and illegal for any water vendor or landlord or landlady to sell water during this period; July, August and September 2020.”

 

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The release then asked its customers particularly water vendors and house owners who sell water directly to tenants and other members of the community, to register with the district offices of the GWCL for their categories to be changed, to enable the system generate compensation for them.

“The general public is encouraged and entreated to contact the GWCL call centre anytime they experience water supply challenges within their homes and neighborhood and also report pipe burst and leakages on the following numbers: 0800 40000 (Toll free on Vodafone lines), 0302 2218240, 0207385088, 0207385089, 0207385090 and via GWCL WhatsApp lines (0555123393, 0555155524),” it added.