Concerns Raised Over EPA's Nano-Copper Water Treatment for Birim River
Professor Paul Poku Sampene Ossei has voiced concerns regarding the EPA's use of ionic nano-copper technology for water treatment in the Birim River, stating it may pose health risks. The pilot project launched on February 24 aims to combat pollution from illegal mining but may not effectively remove heavy metals. The EPA estimates treatment costs at $200,000 per kilometer. Ossei emphasizes that while copper is essential in small amounts, its accumulation can lead to severe health complications.
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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has initiated a pilot water cleansing project using ionic nano-copper technology on the Birim River in Adiukrom to address pollution from illegal mining. Concerns have been raised by Professor Paul Poku Sampene Ossei, a Forensic Pathologist, who asserts that while nano-copper is effective against microorganisms, it does not remove heavy metals, which are a significant concern in polluted rivers.
He warns that excessive copper accumulation can lead to oxidative stress, damaging DNA and vital organs. The EPA estimates the project will cost approximately $200,000 per kilometer of river.
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