Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has intensified its campaign against illegal water connections, arresting 4,395 individuals and establishments since the exercise began in August 2025.
The arrests followed investigations into suspected water theft involving households and commercial operators accused of illegally diverting water and engaging in practices that undermine the company’s operations.
As part of the crackdown, GWL has deployed 12 enforcement teams across Accra to identify and apprehend individuals and businesses involved in the illegal use of its water supply.
Chief Manager of Corporate Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation at GWL, Michael Tawiah Klutse, disclosed the figures during an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, November 10.
He expressed concern about what he described as the growing normalisation of water theft, warning that the company was stepping up enforcement to curb the practice.
Klutse further revealed that cases uncovered during the exercise had been referred to court, with prosecutions currently 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.
The company’s enforcement drive forms part of efforts to protect its water distribution network, prevent revenue losses and ensure that available water resources are properly accounted for and distributed.
