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The impact of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has opened the door to ruthless exploitation in the Central Region, where communities are now grappling with severe water scarcity.
A gallon of borehole water is being sold for as high as GH¢5, as residents struggle to find clean and reliable sources.
With the pollution of the Ayensu and Pra Rivers worsening the crisis, water has effectively become a commodity controlled by private sellers.
In some communities, okada riders have transformed into water couriers, charging desperate households for every gallon they are able to secure.
JoyNews’ Emmanuel Dzivenu has more in today's episode of Dear Mahama stop galamsey series:
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