EPA to Launch Pilot Water Cleaning Exercise on Birim River
February 23,2026
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) will on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, launch a pilot water cleaning exercise on the Birim River at Adiukrom in the Asiakwa area at 8:00 a.m.
The initiative forms part of ongoing national efforts to tackle the increasing pollution of water bodies, particularly due to illegal mining activities. According to the EPA, the pilot intervention will demonstrate practical, scientifically guided methods aimed at restoring degraded river systems and strengthening long-term water resource management.
The exercise is being carried out in collaboration with several key national institutions, including the Ghana Water Company Limited, the Water Resources Commission, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) through its Water Research Institute, the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, the Ghana Standards Authority, as well as SciencePlus and Ellish Solutions.
The EPA noted that illegal mining has significantly affected water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and access to safe drinking water across several communities. It reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s water resources through coordinated, science-based interventions and strong stakeholder partnerships.
Members of the public and interested stakeholders have been invited to attend and observe the launch of the exercise.
The Authority emphasised that protecting the environment remains a shared national responsibility and urged collective support for efforts aimed at restoring the country’s water bodies.
