GrowthAid Brings Potable Water to Kpedze Anoe

Story by Christian Ahodie Yaw.

Residents of Kpedze Anoe in the Ho West District of the Volta Region can now heave a sigh of relief after years of struggling to access clean drinking water. The community has received a newly constructed 20,000-litre mechanized borehole, thanks to the intervention of GrowthAid, in partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

For decades, residents relied heavily on the untreated Atidze River and rainwater for their domestic needs. These water sources not only posed serious health risks but also proved unreliable, particularly during the dry season. The lack of potable water exposed the community to diseases such as diarrhoea and cholera.

Speaking at the commissioning of the facility, the Assembly Member for the area, Alhaji Akao Minkaila, described the project as “life-changing,” noting that access to clean water would drastically reduce the prevalence of waterborne diseases in the community.

The Chief Executive Officer of GrowthAid, Dr. Joe Lambongang, said his organization undertook the initiative to alleviate the suffering of residents who had endured unsafe water conditions for years.

Representing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Ignatius Baido emphasized that the support was in line with the biblical principle of showing love to one’s neighbour.

The District Chief Executive for Ho West, Profere Francis Dussey, expressed gratitude to GrowthAid and its partners, urging other organizations to follow suit in supporting deprived communities within the district.

The introduction of clean and reliable drinking water is expected to improve health, hygiene, and sanitation in Kpedze Anoe, while also reducing the burden on women and children who previously walked long distances to fetch unsafe water. Community leaders and residents have pledged to maintain the facility to ensure its sustainability and long-term benefits.