Residents in the Agortime-Ziope District and parts of the Adaklu District are facing an impending water crisis as the Tordze River; their primary water source, has been polluted.
The incident occurred after a truck carrying agrochemicals spilled its cargo into the river following a fatal accident on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) has issued a public statement urging residents to avoid using the Tordze River for drinking, fishing, irrigation, or washing until safety assessments assess the level of contamination.
Testing is required to determine whether the water is safe for human activities, according to a press release signed by Augustus Awity, the VRCC’s Chief Director.
The VRCC advises all communities relying on Tordze for their needs to take alternative measures for water access until the water is deemed safe for use.
Reporting by Stephen Freeman, Accra
