National Drinking Water Quality Management Framework for Ghana

The Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing (MWRWH) recognizes access to safe drinking-water as basic human right and essential to protect public health. In the recent decade significant progress has been made to raise the proportion of population with access to improved water sources in the country. However, research studies and national surveys found a number of drinking water quality parameters do not conform the national water quality standards. In addition, water related diseases are also prevalent in the country which is a threat to public health. In recognition of the importance of safe drinking water to public health, the MWRWH with the support of UNICEF has carried out a detail assessment of the existing drinking-water quality management system. The objective was to identify the challenges and gaps in the existing water quality management system and make recommendations to address those challenges

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