Implementation of water safety plan for adequate water supply: a case study of the Afigya Kwabre district of Ghana.

Year 2026, Volume: 1 Issue: 9, 82 - 104, 31.01.2026

Vıctor Oforı Agyemang

Abstract

Abstract
The assessment of the potential toxicological effects of long-term drinking of groundwater in the Afigya Kwabre district, without prior treatment, revealed potential health effects. To ensure that inhabitants have access to safe water, this study aimed to outline the processes required to develop and implement water safety plans appropriate for the study area. To protect public health, effective implementation of a water safety plan is needed. Adopting a comprehensive risk assessment and management strategy that analyzes every stage of the water supply —from the catchment to the point of use is the most efficient way to ensure the safety of drinking water. A Water Safety Plan (WSP) is an effective instrument that drinking water companies can use to control the flow of potable water. The implementation of the plan across various water supply system components ensures the supply of safe water to consumers. Drinking water quality is improved by focusing more on the source and controlling inputs, but this strategy should be applied to all system components. The collaboration of the parties involved is necessary for a more reliable implementation of this strategy, as is the use of strategies such as staff training, online resources, and the enforcement of directives and legal pressure.

Keywords

Drinking Water , Afigya Kwabre District , Groundwater , Public Health , Water Safety Plan

Ethical Statement

Statements and Declarations Funding: The authors received no funding. Conflict of Interest: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest. Availability of data: All data used for this study are included within the manuscript.

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