
Kpalime Dugah residents rely on underground water for survival
Despite repeated appeals, residents of Kpalime Dugah in the South Dayi District of the Volta Region continue to rely on streams and makeshift water sources for survival, due to the absence of a potable water supply.
The ongoing water crisis has sparked serious health concerns, as many residents are unable to afford the GHS30 or more it costs to travel to neighbouring towns like Anum or Boso to fetch clean water.
In addition to the water challenges, poor road access continues to compound the community’s struggles, prompting renewed calls for government intervention.
Kpalime Dugah is a serene and culturally rich community, nestled in greenery. But behind its natural beauty lies a daily struggle for basic necessities.
With no functional water system in place, residents are left with no choice but to rely on a local stream, putting their health and well-being at constant risk.

During the dry season, however, the situation worsens as the stream dries up, compelling some residents to dig into its bed just to access underground water.
The water, often muddy and contaminated, poses significant health risks to the community.
Those who can afford it travel to nearby Anum or Boso to buy water, spending as much as GH¢30 or more per trip, with many finding difficulty in bearing.
Some other residents in the community revealed that there has not been pipe-borne water in the community for a very long time. The situation, they say, is significantly affecting their daily lives.
“When it rains, we have water, when there is no rain, there is no water. It is only those who have money that buy. Others have to walk very long distances to get water,” a resident told Channel One News.
The situation is further compounded by the poor state of roads connecting Kpalime Duga to other parts of the region.
The stretch from Osibin through Anum to Kpalime Dugah and onward to Dzemeni has been in a deplorable condition for years.
Deep potholes, eroded surfaces, and a lack of maintenance have made travel risky and time-consuming.

Farmers in the area are especially affected, as the poor road network hinders the transportation of their produce to regional markets and urban centres.
A former Assembly Member for the Kpalime Dugah Electoral Area, Rev. J.P. Ofori, during a Channel One News interview, said, despite several promises, their challenges are yet to be addressed.
“That has been our main headache from time immemorial. We have tried so many avenues. All the MPs tried to help us, but they couldn’t, so sometimes it makes school children late for school. Also, women skip sleep to search for water.

Source: Channel1news