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High levels of mercury contamination uncovered in Pra and Ankobra Rivers

By: Rachel Kakraba A 2024 baseline study of the Pra and Ankobra rivers, in the Western Region has revealed high levels of mercury in sediment on the riverbed, especially in communities close to mining areas. The study further indicates that mercury binds to tiny particles suspended in the water and is transported downstream, potentially spreading […]

High levels of mercury contamination uncovered in Pra and Ankobra Rivers

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