Addressing Water Scarcity in Desereagya: A Path to Health and Sustainable Development
Addressing Water Scarcity in Desereagya: A Path to Health and Sustainable Development
The Desereagya Community in the Ashanti Region, located in the Atwima Mponua District Assembly, faces significant challenges in accessing clean and safe drinking water. The lack of reliable water infrastructure has led to residents relying on unprotected and often contaminated sources, such as streams and shallow wells, for their daily water needs. This has resulted in widespread health concerns, with waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea posing additional strain on local health facilities and communities well -being
IDECO, in collaboration with the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ghana Standard Board Authority (GSBA), community leaders, CSOs, and youth groups, visited Desereagya to assess the severe water challenges affecting its six villages and 60 cottages. The assessment revealed a dire shortage of clean and safe drinking water, leaving residents especially women, girls, children, and the elderly—to bear the brunt of this crisis.
Water scarcity will continue to exacerbate health issues, restrict economic opportunities, and perpetuate poverty cycles in Desereagya and its surrounding villages. Implementing a drinking water project is crucial to bridge the clean water gap, improving public health, enhancing livelihoods, and nurturing socio-economic development. Access to clean water is not just a necessity but a fundamental human right and a key driver of sustainable development. Reliable water supply systems contribute to better public health by reducing waterborne diseases, decreasing mortality rates and lowering healthcare cost
Access to clean water also supports economic empowerment, as individuals can engage in income-generating activities instead of spending hours fetching water. Women and girls, who are disproportionately responsible for water collection, can redirect their time towards education, employment, and community participation. Clean water also supports farming activities, ensuring better crop yields and food production, strengthening food security and local economies.
The project aims to develop sustainable water infrastructure, including boreholes, wells, and distribution systems, to ensure every village and cottage has access to safe and reliable drinking water. Community education programs on water conservation, sanitation, and hygiene practices will maximize the long-term impact of clean water access.
This needs assessment highlights the urgency of intervention. IDECO calls on government agencies, development partners, and donors to support efforts in bridging the water gap in Desereagya. Investing in clean water access will improve public health, empower women and girls, and create a pathway to sustainable development. The time to act is now!
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