Residents of Korvenu in the Avenorpeme Electoral Area of the Akatsi South Municipality, Volta Region, have appealed to philanthropists, individuals, corporate organisations, and the government to provide them with potable water.
The residents said they had been struggling for potable and safe water for the past 30 years.
Mr Lewis Attivor, the Assembly Member of the area, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, said the only water source available to the people of Korvenu, Maleme and Havekope was a stagnant water body that they always share with animals such as cattle and goats.
“This water source is a threat to humanity, and it can lead to waterborne diseases such as bilharzia and others which can possibly resulted in dangerous sicknesses which can cause death,” he said.
He explained that an attempt was made to solve the water crisis by drilling boreholes, but the water discovered in the area was deemed salty and unsuitable for consumption without treatment and demanded the installation of a reverse osmosis plant to help regulate the taste and quality of the water.
He said that the residents of Korvenu and the surrounding communities were in dire need of urgent attention to resolve the water crisis.
“In addition to the water crisis, the residents of Korvenu, Maleme and Havekope also lack access to electricity, we are appealing to the relevant authorities to address both the water and electricity challenges.”
He said that lack of access to clean water and electricity was having a significant impact on the daily lives of the residents and needed urgent attention to save the communities.
He said the community was seeking a long-term solution to the water crisis, and the installation of a reverse osmosis plant was seen as a potential solution, which required significant investment and support from external stakeholders.
He said despite the challenges faced by the communities, the residents remained resilient and determined to find a solution to the water crisis as they appealed for help and support from anyone who can assist them in accessing clean and safe water.
Some community elders GNA engaged hoped that the relevant authorities and stakeholders would take immediate action to provide the necessary support and resources to help the community to get access to clean and safe water for use.
Some residents told the GNA that “This is the stagnant water is what we use in all our daily activities such as cooking, bathing, washing, drinking among others, we need help.”
Other information GNA gathered revealed that the assembly member and some stakeholders of the communities have reached out to local leaders, including Mr Daniel Dagba, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the area and Mr Bernard Ahiafor, the Member of Parliament for Akatsi South, and First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, for assistance in solving the water crisis and are yet to receive response.
Credit to GNA
