Stanley Martey, Communications Manager at the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has assured Ghanaians that the utility will continue to provide efficient water services despite the upcoming tariff increases.
Speaking to JoyNews, he said, “It will be a bit difficult, but we’ve managed the system the same way over all this period. So, we hope to work with it… as a company, we will do our best and ensure that we save the good people of Ghana efficiently.”
The comments come after the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced adjustments to both water and electricity tariffs following the completion of its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO).
Water tariffs are set to increase by 15.92%, while electricity tariffs for all customer categories will rise by 9.86%, effective January 1, 2026.
Martey explained that daily revenue collection helps the company balance operations. “The advantage we have is that daily we collect revenue.
So as we collect, we pay who we have to pay and then maintain what we have to maintain,” he said. He added that the utility strives to optimise resources and ensure service continuity despite challenges.
The PURC’s tariff adjustment follows months of investment hearings, stakeholder consultations, and regional public forums held across the country.
The regulator says the decision considered projected production and sales volumes, non-revenue water levels, expected capital investments, and prevailing macroeconomic conditions.
This increase comes amid growing concerns over the rising cost of utilities in Ghana, with consumers already feeling the pinch of inflation and economic pressures. GWCL and other service providers now face the challenge of balancing operational sustainability with affordability for households.