The Environmental Protection Authority will on Tuesday launch a pilot water-cleaning exercise on the Birim River at Adiukrom in the Asiakwa Area as part of intensified national efforts to tackle pollution of major water bodies.
The initiative, scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Feb. 24, is intended to demonstrate practical, science-driven methods for restoring degraded rivers and strengthening long-term water resource management across Ghana. Officials say the exercise responds to mounting environmental concerns, particularly the impact of illegal mining on water quality, aquatic ecosystems and access to safe drinking water.
The EPA is undertaking the intervention in collaboration with several national institutions, including the Ghana Water Company Limited, Water Resources Commission, Water Research Institute of the CSIR, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana Standards Authority, SciencePlus and Eillish Solutions.
Environmental authorities warn that unchecked pollution threatens not only biodiversity but also public health and economic livelihoods dependent on river systems. They stress that the pilot project will help assess scalable solutions capable of reversing environmental degradation in affected regions.
In a public notice, the EPA reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the country’s natural resources through coordinated, evidence-based interventions and stakeholder partnerships. It also invited residents, community leaders and interested observers to attend the exercise and witness the demonstration.
Officials say insights gathered from the pilot will inform broader national strategies aimed at restoring polluted waterways and ensuring sustainable access to clean water for communities nationwide.