Nii Nortey Dua, Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku Constituency, has said solution to the water problem promised the constituents was on course.
He said all identified hidden underground water wells with powerful pumps that prevented water from running into the small pipes had been
destroyed.
This, the Legislator, who is also the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, said had improved the flow of water into the smaller pipes of
consumers.
Speaking to Ghana News Agency (GNA) on water situation in the constituency, Nii Dua, said at least water now flowed through the pipes at
least twice in a week, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and on week-ends Saturdays and Sundays.
"This is a big relief, although we haven't yet hit the desired level," Nii Dua said.
He said a check system had been introduced by a Special Taskforce that issued tickets to water tankers to ensure they did not take their bulk supply from illegal water hydrants.
Nii Dua announced that work was underway on a dysfunctional overhead tank.
He said efforts by the Ledzokuku Krowor Municipal Assembly had led to the discovery of corked pipeline near the Sango Lagoon which could have supplied water to Teshie Old Township.
Nii Duah said he was negotiating with the Management of Ghana Water Company Limited on how to address that problem to improve the water
situation.
He said it was unfortunate that a big pipeline at a place called 32 in the northern part of the Constituency was expected to supply water to big companies like Coca Cola on the Spintex Road and Kasapreko without the residents benefiting from that facility.
"When all these issues are addressed, about 80 per cent of the water problem would be solved," he said, adding that the approval of a Chinese grant by Parliament would improve the Kpong Water Works from which the Constituency would benefit after completion.
"Desalination is another option that the Management of Ghana Water Company is considering," he said.
Nii Duah advised the residents to store enough water when the pipes were opened.
He called on the youth to take advantage of employment schemes in the area to secure some work to do.