Dr Clifford Braimah, the managing director of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has lamented the nation's water bodies' widespread contamination.
He claims that in addition to being contaminated by illicit mining, the nation's water sources are also exposed to other toxins.
Dr Braimah stated he has seen the undesirable deposits that end up in the river, using the Weija dam as an example.
He said that these deposits jeopardize the water's purity, necessitating further measures to sanitize Ghana's water sources.
"If you travel to Weija, you will find Accra's metropolitan area. If you visit Weija and observe the Weija's raw water, you will notice that it is somewhat green. It indicates that biological matter is being forced into it. On Newsfile on Saturday, he said, "[And] one significant organic substance that is pushed in is people's faeces waste.
The GWCL executive made these remarks while participating in a conversation regarding water body poisoning and how it affects people's lives and economies.
Following the arrest of galamsey kingpin Aisha Huang again a few weeks ago, the issue of contaminated water has gained attention.
Aisha and her associates are being prosecuted for their illicit mining activities after being detained on September 5 in Kumasi.
Dr Clifford Braimah discussed this issue and argued for the Water Resources Commission's engagement in the battle against unlawful mining in Ghana.
He claims that by doing this, the interagency efforts being made to combat the threat will be strengthened.
Speaking on NewsFile, he said that in order for the campaign against "galamsey" to be successful, the Water Resources Commission's mandate must be disregarded.
However, he pointed out that the Commission lacks resources at the moment, necessitating retooling.
"At Ghana Water Company, we use the resource directly to provide water for the people. However, we lack the authority or responsibility to keep an eye on the water bodies. The Water Resources Commission is responsible.
What role has the Water Resources Commission had in all of these initiatives that we are conducting? Dr Braimah questioned, "Have you visited the Water Resources Commission to even look at the offices they operate in?"