A shocking video has emerged, revealing the dire water situation faced by residents of Ewusiejoe in Ghana’s Western Region.
The footage shows clayish, heavily polluted water that most locals are forced to drink due to the devastating effects of Galamsey, or illegal gold mining.
The Butre River, once the community’s primary water source, has been severely contaminated by Galamsey activities, leaving residents with no choice but to consume visibly polluted water.
In a desperate attempt to make the water potable, locals have resorted to using alum as a rudimentary purification method.
The video demonstrates how residents use alum to somewhat clarify the murky water, highlighting the extreme measures they must take to access even marginally safe drinking water.
This makeshift solution, while slightly improving the water’s appearance, raises serious concerns about its actual safety for consumption. The revelation has sparked outrage on social media, with many netizens expressing anger and frustration at the government’s failure to address the Galamsey crisis effectively.
Critics argue that politicians have neglected their duty to protect citizens and the environment, allowing illegal mining to continue devastating Ghana’s water resources.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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