The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has reaffirmed its efforts to improve water access in rural communities in the Volta and Oti regions, with 12 boreholes already constructed in 2026.

The initiative forms part of PURC’s pro-poor social programme aimed at addressing water challenges in underserved rural areas.

According to its quarterly report released on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the projects span three districts: Hohoe Municipality, Ho Central Municipality, and Akatsi South District, targeting communities that previously depended on unsafe water sources.

“As part of its social intervention programme aimed at supplying water to rural communities, the Commission has drilled and handed over 12 boreholes to 12 communities in three districts,” the report noted.

The report added that each borehole is equipped with a 10,000-litre water tank, two overhead standpipes, and two ground pipes.

The Commission further noted that the intervention is expected to improve living conditions in beneficiary communities.

“The installations are expected to serve an estimated 5,000 residents who have long relied on unsafe water sources for their daily needs,” it added.

PURC also disclosed that additional projects are underway, with more communities set to benefit in the coming months.

“Five boreholes in the Agortime and Ziope District are ready to be handed over to beneficiary communities in the second quarter,” it stated.

The Commission reaffirmed that the initiative underscores its broader commitment to ensuring equitable access to essential utility services, particularly for vulnerable populations in rural areas.

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