Communication Manager of Ghana Water Limited (GWL) for the Western and Central Regions, Nana Yaw Barima Barnieh, has revealed that some food vendors in the region are using water contaminated by illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, to prepare meals for the public.
As a result of the devastation done to water bodies such as the River Pra by these illegal mining activities, his outfit has reduced water production by 30%.
Nana Yaw Barima Barnieh made these revelations in a media engagement on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Speaking on the impact of the said cut in water production, Mr. Barnieh revealed that some food vendors used the polluted water to prepare food for the public, hence the urgent need to fight the menace.
“This is a wake-up call for all Ghanaians. In fact, the galamsey operations affect everybody, including the illegal miners themselves. Because of its bad quality some people are harnessing it and using it to prepare food for people to buy, which is unknown to all of us,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Ghana Water Limited (GWL) noted that the reduced water production by 30% will impact some communities within the region.
However, it is prepared to supplement its production with supplies from Bremsu Headworks.
After the dredging and desilting of the Pra River, Eric Seth Atiapah, the Chief Manager of the water distribution company, stated to reporters his readiness to launch an awareness campaign for communities residing along the riverbanks regarding the detrimental effects of illegal mining activities on their operations.
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