Water Scarcity Looms in Agortime-Ziope and Adaklu Districts as Pollution Hits Tordze River

“It is essential to assess the level of contamination in the Tordze River and its adjoining water bodies in Ghana before declaring them safe for any human activity, including fishing,” the statement emphasized.

The VRCC has assured residents that a thorough assessment of the contamination is underway to determine the extent of the damage and develop a plan to restore the water’s safety.

In the meantime, Municipal and District Assemblies in the affected areas have been directed to provide alternative water supplies to the communities. This emergency intervention aims to alleviate the immediate impact of the water scarcity while a long-term resolution is being pursued.

The pollution of the Tordze River is expected to cause significant disruptions to daily life in the Agortime-Ziope and Adaklu Districts. Many residents rely on the river for basic needs, including drinking water, farming, and fishing. With these activities suspended, the situation could escalate into a full-blown crisis if alternative water sources are not provided quickly.