According to a report by adomonline.com on January 13, 2026, nearly 500,000 residents in Teshie, Nungua, Baatsona, Spintex and Sakumono have been grappling with acute water scarcity, forcing many households to rely on expensive private water vendors. Martey acknowledged that water supply to the affected communities had been fragile even before the plant’s shutdown, noting that rationing had long been part of service delivery. Water crisis in Teshie enclave worsens as desalination plant remains shut over debts“Until October, every area was receiving water an average of four days in a week. The shutdown of the desalination plant, which converts seawater into potable water, has significantly reduced supply volumes to the coastal areas. The prolonged water shortages have also raised public health concerns, with clinics in Teshie reportedly recording an increase in the risk of water-borne infections.

Source: GhanaWeb January 13, 2026 15:19 UTC