GWCL considers chlorine production to reduce cost of operations

The Ghana Water Company Limited(GWCL) as part of efforts to reduce cost of operations is considering producing chlorine instead of importing the substance which is causing financial burden on the company.

Chlorine gas ,which is an important substance for the production of potable water ,when produced in the country would subsequently help reduce the high cost of water bills paid by consumers.

The development follows a proposal by Electrolytic Technologies, a US-based Chlorine gas production company , to construct the plant in the country to reduce cost of importing chlorine.

According to the company, the GWCL would be guaranteed of consistent production of chlorine which would ensure a more efficient production and distribution of water in the country.

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Speaking after the meeting with officials of Electrolytic Technologies, Managing Director of GWCL, Clifford Braimah said, the company has followed their activities and realized that they have some technology that would help reduce cost and risk of importing chlorine.

The technology, he said would convert Ghana’s salt to chlorine and other products that would be used to produce potable water.

“We are happy they have shown interest in using technology to help the company move forward but would access the documents and make a decision afterwards,” he stated.

All the company is concerned about, he said, is reducing cost of operations which would affect the tariffs and the customers would benefit largely.

He said they believe in the convenience of the technology but would consider the cost factor to ensure that, producing chlorine in Ghana would be less expensive than importing it.

He urged the public to assist the GWCL by ensuring that they report to the company if they notice other people using water illegally.

“If a neighbor does not pay for water, the charge could be imposed on a customer. It is our duty to expose people who are drinking water illegally because everyone would be affected by the situation,” he stated.

President of Electrolytic Technologies, Derek Lubie, said the technology is very well suited for Ghana and can improve safety and it's cost-effective to the GWCL.

According to him, they  looking forward to the GWCL accepting the technology to help reduce cost and produce safe chlorine for water production.

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