September 23, 2025Open Access

Assessment of the Water Quality and Toxicological Effects of Toxic Metals in Selected Water Bodies around Gold Mining Areas in Ghana

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Arsenic levels exceeded WHO limits in water samples, reaching 0.075 mg/L in Obuasi, indicating serious pollution.
Sediments showed substantial heavy metal concentrations, particularly in arsenic and zinc, emphasizing environmental threats.
Analysis was conducted using ICP-MS to quantify toxic metals in 40 composite water and sediment samples from mining areas.
Findings point to the critical need for mitigation strategies to address heavy metal contamination and protect local ecosystems.

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This analysis reveals toxic metal contamination in mining-affected waters, highlighting environmental health risks.

Hadzi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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