The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) will on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, launch a pilot water cleaning exercise on the Birim River at Adukrom in the Asiakwa area.
The exercise, scheduled for 8:00 a.m., forms part of ongoing national efforts to address the growing pollution of water bodies, particularly as a result of illegal mining activities.
In a public notice issued on February 23, 2026, the EPA said the pilot intervention is designed to demonstrate practical, scientifically guided methods for restoring degraded river systems and strengthening long-term water resource management.
The initiative is being undertaken in collaboration with key national institutions, including the Ghana Water Company Limited, the Water Resources Commission, the Water Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, the Ghana Standards Authority, SciencePlus, and Eillish Solutions.
According to the Authority, illegal mining activities have significantly impacted water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and access to safe drinking water across affected communities.
The EPA reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s water resources through coordinated, science-based interventions and strong stakeholder partnerships.
Members of the public and interested stakeholders have been invited to attend and observe the exercise.
The EPA described environmental protection as a collective responsibility and urged continued public support in efforts to restore polluted water bodies.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
