3rd January 2025 10:22:52 AM
1 min readGhana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has announced the closure of the Bonsa Headworks treatment plant, which provides 75% of clean water to Tarkwa and nearby areas.
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The closure is due to severe pollution in the Bonsa River, caused by illegal mining (galamsey), which has made it impossible to extract and treat water from the river.
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Efforts to reduce the pollution's impact have not worked, leading to the closure of the plant.
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GWCL has promised that the Bonsa River is being monitored for improvements in water quality, and the plant will reopen once the conditions are suitable for water treatment.
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The company assured residents that they would receive regular updates on the situation and emphasized their dedication to resolving the issue, ensuring the water supply is restored as soon as possible.
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