Ghana Water Limited (GWL) announced that it has arrested 4,395 people from households and commercial establishments for alleged water theft, as part of a renewed effort to curb illegal water connections across the capital.
The utility deployed 12 enforcement teams in Accra to identify and apprehend individuals and businesses diverting water or engaging in other practices that undermine its operations.
Chief Manager of Corporate Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Michael Tawiah Klutse told the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, November 10 that the exercise began in August 2025 and has since uncovered thousands of cases involving households and commercial establishments.
Klutse warned that the growing normalisation of water theft is a serious concern and that GWL is intensifying its enforcement efforts to address the practice.
He added that all cases uncovered so far have been referred to court, with prosecutions underway.
“From the time we started this exercise in August 2025 up to date, Bernard, you will be surprised what you’ll see. But we have almost about 4,395 households and establishments,” he said.
GWL’s crackdown is expected to continue as the company seeks to protect its infrastructure and ensure reliable water supply for the city’s residents.
