The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) will on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, launch a pilot exercise to clean the Birim River at Adiukrom in the Asiakwa Area.
The exercise begins at 8:00 a.m. and is part of ongoing national efforts to tackle water pollution caused by illegal mining.
In a statement, the EPA said the initiative “is designed to demonstrate practical, scientifically guided methods for restoring degraded river systems and strengthening long-term water resource management.”
The pilot exercise will be conducted in collaboration with several national institutions, including the Ghana Water Company Limited, the Water Resources Commission, the Water Research Institute of CSIR, the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, the Ghana Standards Authority, SciencePlus, and Eillish Solutions.
Illegal mining activities have taken a heavy toll on water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and access to safe drinking water, prompting the EPA to take coordinated action.
“The EPA remains committed to safeguarding Ghana’s water resources through science-based interventions and stakeholder partnerships,” the authority said.
Members of the public and interested stakeholders have been invited to attend and observe the exercise.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
