Galamsey,A Major Source Of Water Pollution In W/R

Water is said to be an essential component for human development as well as cross-cutting element in Ghana’s developmental efforts to achieve sustainable development.
It is therefore necessary to improve water bodies for hygienic and sanitation services that will affect productive lives of people and also reduce morbidity and mortality through the reduction of water-borne diseases.
The activities of illegal small-scale mining operators have been identified as the major source of water pollution in mining communities, especially in the Western Region.
At Nkroful in the Ellembelle District and Wassa Amanfi East District all in the Western Region, activities of small scale miners are a major source threatening the health of the people living in those communities who depend on the polluted water bodies for their domestic use.
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