The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has disclosed that 4,395 individuals from households and commercial establishments have been arrested for alleged water theft as part of efforts to clamp down on illegal connections and other unauthorised water distribution practices.
The company said it had deployed 12 enforcement teams across Accra to track down and apprehend individuals and businesses suspected of illegally diverting water and engaging in activities that disrupt its operations.
In an interview on Tuesday, November 10, GWL’s Chief Manager for Corporate Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Michael Tawiah Klutse, disclosed that the enforcement operation was launched in August 2025 and had since led to the identification of thousands of cases involving residential and commercial consumers.
He raised concerns over what he described as the increasing acceptance of water theft, adding that the company was stepping up its enforcement measures to curb the practice.
According to him, cases uncovered so far have been referred to court, with prosecutions underway.
“From the time we started this exercise in August 2025 up to date, Bernard, you will be surprised what you’ll see. But we have almost about 4,395 households and establishments,” he said.
