Port Kaituma water still contaminated

The contaminated Kaituma creek

Concerns that residents of Canal Bank, Region One may soon face a water shortage are mounting following the contamination of the community’s main source of water by mining activities in the area.

Last week, residents of the community called for swift action over the pollution. However, up to yesterday the situation remained the same and, according to reports, water supplies are quickly depleting due to high demand.

A source told this newspaper that officials are unable to locate the persons responsible for the