EPA conducts joint monitoring exercise with GGMC
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) along with representatives from the Guyana Geology and Mines (GGMC) conducted a Hydro-Sedimentological Survey from Devil Hole Landing to the confluence of the Cuyuni River, from Peima Falls to the confluence of Mazaruni River, and some tributaries of the Cuyuni and Mazaruni Rivers. The monitoring exercise, conducted during the period of January 12-21, 2021, comprised water quality testing for a number of parameters inclusive but not limited to turbidity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, collection of physical water quality characteristics (flow rate, sediment logical regime etc.) and the distribution of questionnaires to riverine residents in order to assess their use of the fresh water resources.
The data collected was recorded and will be analysed and compared to data collected during previous monitoring exercises to determine whether there has been a change in water quality, or water availability/use in the area over the years and also to determine the impact mining and mining related activities are having on riverine communities.
This empirical evidence will aid EPA in the continued protection of aquatic habitats in the assessed areas as well as the health of persons who depend on the water source. As the Agency endeavours to execute its mandate, continuous monitoring assessments are scheduled.