Mining communities face water pollution crisis

MINING communities in Zimbabwe are grappling with severe water pollution and depletion of surface and underground water resources, according to Community Water Alliance (CWA).

CWA national co-ordinator Hardlife Mudzingwa revealed the alarming state of water resources in mining areas during a recent Fostering Accountability, Integrity and Responsibility on Mining in Zimbabwe (FAIR Project) training workshop for journalists in Harare.

“The mining activities have led to physical, microbiological and chemical contamination of water resources within these communities,” he said.

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