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Bonsa River

The Bonsa River is a significant water body in the Western Region of Ghana that flows through areas with active mining operations. The river has been affected by illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) activities, leading to pollution and environmental degradation. It serves local communities as a water source but faces ongoing contamination challenges from mining effluents and sediment.

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The Bonsa River is a significant water body in the Western Region of Ghana that flows through areas with active mining operations. The river has been affected by illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) activities, leading to pollution and environmental degradation. It serves local communities as a water source but faces ongoing contamination challenges from mining effluents and sediment.

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