Ghana Water Company


Ghana Water Company is the majority provider of water utility services in Ghana.

History

In the pre-colonial era, inhabitants of what is now Ghana primarily drew their water directly from natural sources such as streams, lakes, and rivers. Prior to World War I, the first public water system was established in the then Gold coast by the British who were then colonizing the Gold Coast. In by that time the 1920s, other major towns and cities started having water systems which were built purposely to be used in some urban areas, including Winneba, Kumasi, and the then colonial capital Cape Coast.
Ghana Water Company Limited was established on 1 July 1999, following the conversion of Ghana Water and Sewerage Corporation into a state-owned limited liability company under the Statutory Corporations Act 461 of 1993 as amended by LI 1648.

Locations and operations

GWCL has offices and stations across Ghana including regional and district offices which oversee the provision of potable water in their respective geographic locations and has its head Office in Accra.

Regional Contacts

Accra West region
Central Region offices
Ashanti South Region
Ashanti North Region
Volta Region
Brong Ahafo Region