The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has disconnected Standard Water Company and several commercial water operators in Kasoa after a joint enforcement exercise uncovered widespread illegal connections in the Awutu Senya East Municipality.
The operation, conducted with support from National Security personnel, revealed a 10-bedroom property fitted with an underground reservoir allegedly used to store water sourced illegally.
Investigators also discovered that Standard Water and another sachet water producer were accessing water through bypassed lines, evading payment entirely.
According to officials, many of the companies applied for domestic meters but later diverted the system using two-inch pipes to draw large volumes of water for commercial production without routing it through the meter.
GWL described the situation as a significant drain on its resources and a major factor contributing to supply challenges in the area.
Addressing the media, the Accra West Regional Communications Manager, Solace Akomeah, expressed alarm at the scale of the theft, stressing that those involved will face surcharges and possible prosecution.
She said the level of illegal connections in Kasoa is unacceptable and undermines efforts to ensure fair distribution of water to households and legitimate businesses.
Ghana Water Limited is urging residents to report suspected illegal connections, emphasising that community cooperation is vital to maintaining stable and equitable access to water.
The ongoing enforcement operation forms part of broader measures aimed at tackling supply issues and safeguarding the integrity of the water distribution network.
Ms. Akomeah appealed to the public to alert the utility or security agencies whenever they suspect water theft or meter bypassing in their communities