The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has revealed that the recent demand-supply gap in the Central Region is due to inadequate raw water as a result of galamsey activities.
A statement issued by the GWCL disclosed that over 60 percent of the catchment capacity is silted due to galamsky activities.
The company further lamented that it is recording an average turbidity of 14,000 NTU instead of 2000 NTU designed for adequate treatment.
The recent demand-supply gap is as a result of inadequate raw water received at the SekyereHemang Water Treatment Plant (WTP) as a result of galamsey. Pollution of the Pra River along its course and most especially at the catchment for abstraction has reduced water embarkment to the bearest minimum.
About sixty percent (60%) of the catchment capacity is silted as a result of illegal mining.(galamsey) compromising the quality of raw water. We are currently recording an averageturbidity of 14,000 NTU instead of 2000 NTU designed for adequate treatment. Currently the plant is able to produce only about 7,500 m3/day, a quarter of its installed capacity.
The GWCL further posted that the situation has caused severe inconveniences to its customers and consumers and has therefore apologised for the inconvenience caused.
“The company is engaging all stakeholders to find a lasting solution to this. We are by this announcement entreating all interest groups to join the fight against galamsey on the River Pra, especially during this festive period.
Kindly report any form of illegal mining activity to your community leaders, local assembly, ett., and support our initiatives to protect our water bodies and promote sustainable water use practices.
Your assistance is crucial in helping us restore the quality of the raw water and ensure a reliable water supply of clean drinking water, especially as we celebrate our most cherished festival.”
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By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
