A warning has been issued to communities along the River Tordze in the Volta Region, after agrochemicals spilled into the river from a truck involved in an accident in the Republic of Togo.
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, has contaminated the river, making it unsafe for human consumption, fishing, irrigation, and other domestic uses.
The Volta Regional Coordinating Council has cautioned residents of affected communities, including those in the Agortime-Ziope District and downstream areas, to abstain from using the river’s water until further notice.
“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 Council stated.
In response to the development, all affected Municipal and District Assemblies have been instructed to provide alternative water sources for the impacted communities until the matter is resolved.
The Council has appealed to the public to help disseminate the warning to prevent any potential harm to individuals and communities relying on the River Tordze.
The River Tordze is a tributary of the Volta River and a major source of water for many communities in parts of the Agotime-Ziope and Adaklu districts.
