Residents of Nungua, a coastal town in the Krowor Municipal District of the Greater Accra Region, have raised serious concerns after brown-coloured and contaminated water began flowing from their household taps instead of the clear, potable water they rely on for daily use.
According to accounts circulating on social media and reported locally, many households were alarmed to see deeply discoloured water coming from their pipes, forcing families to question its safety for drinking, cooking, or bathing. Images and videos shared on platforms such as Facebook and X show the unusual water quality, prompting worried residents to call for urgent action from authorities.
This issue comes amid a broader water supply crisis in parts of Accra’s eastern corridor, where residents of Teshie and Nungua have been grappling with irregular water access and shortages for months. The problem has been linked to longstanding disruptions in water infrastructure, including inconsistent supply from treatment facilities.
Local users on X expressed frustration, saying that the brown water flowing from taps adds a health and hygiene concern on top of existing water scarcity struggles. Many have called on Ghana Water Limited (GWL) and government agencies to investigate the contamination and restore clean water delivery as quickly as possible.
Water quality issues such as discolouration can result from aged pipes, insufficient treatment, or disruptions in distribution systems, and they pose a public health risk if contaminated water is consumed or used for domestic chores. Experts often warn that untreated or unsafe water can lead to water-borne diseases if not properly addressed.
Residents are urging authorities to provide clarity on the cause of the contamination, release regular updates, and implement long-term solutions to prevent similar occurrences in the future. Many fear that without swift intervention, the situation could worsen, especially for vulnerable households.
