Residents of Asemkro in the Western region are complaining about water-borne diseases as their main source of water is being polluted as a result of illegal mining in the community.
According to the residents, the presence of Chinese nationals in the community is giving them headache because the foreigners, through their illegal mining activities, have left uncovered holes dug during their activity which now serves as death traps in the community, especially when it rains.
In an interview with Joy News, the residents said they depend on two boreholes in the community for their survival and this leads to conflict most of the time due to long queues.
“Initially we used the water to bath, cook and do a lot of activities but now the water has been polluted, if you take your bath with the water, it’s uncomfortable and you can’t do anything with the water. We are now battling with diseases due to the high presence of chemicals in the water,” they lamented.
Benkumhene of the communiyu, Blay Steven added that the dug wells and streams they resorted to have all being destroyed.
“Our once clean water has been polluted by the miners and it can no longer be used. We appeal to the government to come and help us deal with this situation,” he stated.
Source: Adomonline | Catherine Mensah