Ghana Water insists its treated water is safe despite heavy metal concerns over galamsey
Ghana Water Limited has declared the pipe-borne water it produces safe for direct drinking across the country, including water sourced from rivers affected by illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
Ghana Water Limited, the country's water utility, has declared its treated pipe-borne water safe for direct consumption, even in areas affected by illegal mining, or "galamsey." Managing Director Adam Mutawakilu stated during Joy FM’s Super Morning Show that robust treatment methods and consistent testing of treated water have not detected hazardous levels of heavy metals. Ghana Water is currently collaborating with university researchers and laboratories to monitor water quality, particularly in galamsey-affected regions.
However, Dr. Bertha Dartey, a water expert and Chairperson of the Water, Environment and Sanitation Group at the Ghana Institution of Engineering, expressed doubts about the sufficiency of existing treatment processes for ensuring the long-term safety of water from galamsey-affected areas. Dr. Dartey cautioned that low levels of heavy metals may still pose health risks and emphasized the importance of ensuring water consistently meets safety standards when it reaches consumers.
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