Barekese water treatment plant shuts down operations due to power challenges

The Barekese Water Treatment Plant (WTP) has been required to shut down due to power supply challenges from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

Management of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) explained that the facility was shut down on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 9 a.m. after experiencing a low-voltage power supply.

“As a result, the plant has shut down from 9 a.m. due to low voltage and is awaiting power normalisation. Your kind cooperation is needed at this time. You will be updated when power is normalised and production starts,” the statement said.

The shutdown is expected to disrupt water supply to several communities in the Ashanti Region that rely on the Barekese facility.