Sebrepor residents appeal for urgent relief over year-long water shortage and expensive tankers

Residents of Sebrepor in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region are appealing for urgent intervention to address a persistent water shortage that has disrupted daily life and increased the cost of accessing the essential resource.

The residents say the situation has persisted for more than a year, with water shortages becoming particularly challenging in recent months. A visit to the community by TV3 News revealed the difficulties households face in securing enough water for cooking, bathing, washing, and other basic domestic activities, with some going days without a reliable supply.

With regular taps dry, residents have been forced to seek alternative sources, raising safety concerns about water quality. Many now depend on water tankers, but households complain that the high cost of purchasing water places a heavy financial burden on families already struggling to meet their daily needs.

Local authorities in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality have acknowledged the challenges, attributing the shortage to pipeline repair works and increased demand during the dry season. Officials note that emergency deliveries have been arranged, though residents report that these efforts remain inconsistent.

Authorities have assured that infrastructure repairs are underway to improve distribution, but the community is calling for faster action and a lasting solution to end their heavy reliance on expensive private vendors. Until a dependable supply is restored, Sebrepor families continue to navigate the daily physical and financial strain of securing safe water.