Arsenic pollution: Ayer Ganda water treatment plant still inoperable

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According to Span, levels of arsenic still exceed Health Ministry standards.

The Ayer Ganda Water Treatment Plant which was shut down on April 9 has not been allowed to resume operations as there is still arsenic residue in its raw water source.

"Span as a water service industry regulator responsible for ensuring water supply that is safe and fit for drinking has no immediate plans to resume the operations of the Ayer Ganda Water Treatment Plant," the statement said today.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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