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This review aims to analyze the challenges of water quality and public health risks in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.

July 22, 2026African Journal of Aquatic Science

Water quality challenges and public health risks in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana: a critical review

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This review aims to analyze the challenges of water quality and public health risks in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
Critical synthesis of peer-reviewed and grey literature on water quality.
Examination of contamination sources, treatment systems, and regulatory frameworks.
Assessment of public health impacts associated with unsafe drinking water.
Over 50% of residents depend on unsafe water sources, exposing them to E. coli and heavy metals.
Municipal systems meet only 40% of daily water demand, leading to reliance on sachet water.
Waterborne diseases, including diarrhoea and cholera, remain prevalent, especially among marginalized groups.

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Critical review examines drinking water contamination sources and public health impacts in Greater Accra Region, indicating urgent need for improved infrastructure and regulation.

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Boahen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a605e1c4163e025518d802e https://doi.org/10.2989/16085914.2026.2678263

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Critical review examines drinking water contamination sources and public health impacts in Greater Accra Region, indicating urgent need for improved infrastructure and regulation.

Water quality challenges and public health risks in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana: a critical review

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Water quality challenges and public health risks in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana: a critical review

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