Illegal mining pushes Birim River turbidity to 50,000 NTU – Abuakwa South MP

Dr Agyemang made the disclosure after inspecting sections of the Birim River with the District Manager of the Ghana Water Company Limited in Kibi to assess the impact of illegal mining on the water body and the treatment facility.

Dr Agyemang is calling for urgent, coordinated action to halt illegal mining, protect the Birim River and create the conditions needed to restore water treatment operations.

The Birim River in the Akyem Abuakwa area is facing a deepening environmental crisis, with turbidity levels reportedly soaring to about 50,000 NTU amid intensified illegal mining activities.