Ghana regulator concerned about development near Kpeve water intake
Ghana’s Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) said it will not relinquish oversight of the situation around the Kpeve water intake, near which developer Stallion BSK Ghana Limited is building a resort. PURC Executive Secretary Shafic Sulemana stressed that the project must not interfere with water production for residents of the Volta Region, including the regional capital, Ho.
As MyJoyOnline reports, commission representatives visited the site to familiarize themselves with the situation and make an informed decision. According to Sulemana, a buffer zone at least 500 meters wide, intended to protect water bodies from the effects of human activity, has been breached.
Protection of the water intake
Sulemana noted that the developer is constructing a stone reinforcement or embankment intended to protect the water intake point from surface runoff. At the same time, he believes these measures are insufficient. PURC and other stakeholders will continue monitoring the construction and expect full compliance with environmental impact assessment requirements.
Daniel Finn Asiam, a representative of Ghana Water Limited in Ho, said the company is considering the project’s possible short-term and long-term environmental impact. According to him, there is no settling tank at the water intake, so the company is paying particular attention to protecting the water abstraction point and limiting human activity near it in order to ensure quality water supply.
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Water production and electricity supply
Kpeve water intake station manager Eric Avornyo said it currently produces about 17,000 cubic meters of water per day, with a capacity of 18,000 cubic meters. According to him, production is limited by power supply interruptions.
Water turbidity currently ranges from 1 to 4 NTU, while during the rainy seasons of 2025 and parts of 2026 it reached 100–143 NTU. Avornyo said this caused the station to shut down. Ghana Water Limited purchased two water intake pumps: one pump is currently operating, while two lower-capacity pumps are held in reserve.
The Volta Regional Coordinating Council, the Environmental Protection Agency, PURC, and Ghana Water Limited had expressed concerns about the resort’s location because of its proximity to the water intake and potential risks related to wastewater and waste. At the same time, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Afadzato South District settled the legal formalities that enabled Stallion BSK Ghana Limited to begin work.
