Residents of Atsiame, a suburb of Kpetoe in the Agotime Ziope District of the Volta Region, are now relieved from surviving on unwholesome water, leading to the outbreak of communicable diseases in the enclave.

This follows the construction of two mechanised boreholes, to serve the community with potable water, initiated and financed by a philanthropist and native, Ing. Joshua Stanley Kavianu.

Background

The residents previously heavily relied on untreated water from Todzi (Red Volta), a tributary of the Volta Lake which streams through the community.

They support this with rainwater during the wet season. Due to this, they suffer water scarcity in the dry season, when the rains stop and the river dries up.

The residents lamented that though they are aware of the consequences of drinking the unwholesome water from Tordze, they have no option.

“Getting potable water has been a challenge for us over the years. Todze was our only source of water but dries up during the dry season. We know it is not hygienic and sometimes causes sickness, but we use it”, said Felicia Adzimah, a resident.

Those who can afford, import potable water from the Volta Regional capital of Ho, which is about 30 30-minute drive from the Kpetoe community.

Mechanized borehole project

Nonetheless, the narrative has changed for the residents due to a generous intervention by a native and philanthropist.

Ing. Joshua Stanley Kavianu financed the construction of two mechanised boreholes and handed them over to serve the area.

He said that he was touched by the plight of the residents, hence, undertook the initiative to alleviate their plights in accessing potable water for domestic use.

He shared optimism that the project would help salvage the situation while the bigger Kpetoe community waits to be served with supplies from Ghana Water Limited.

The Assembly Member for the Kpetoe South Electoral Area, Eric Soku, was elated with the project, describing it as a “life-changing initiative.”

He promised to lead the community members to cultivate the best of maintenance culture to prolong the lifespan of the facility.

“We are happy to have this facility. It is our hope that we will take care of it, so it serves us and generations yet unborn”, he said.