KWEPA vows to sanction water pollution law violators
Fish farmers in Kwara Sate have been warned by the State Environmental Protection Agency to desist from acts that are capable of polluting the water in their operating environment or risk facing the wrath of the law
The agency warned that the government will not tolerate anything that will endanger the lives of the residents of the state.
The Chairman of the Agency, Alhaji Saad Ayuba Dan-Musa gave this warning while receiving the Executive members of Kwara State Fish Farmers Association (KWAFFA) and Integrated Fish Farmers Association(IFFA) in his office on Thursday, according to a statement by the Press Secretary of the Agency, Adejoke Adekunle.
He informed the delegation that obtaining the Environmental Management Permit before fishery activities commence “is a must as this is to ensure that the location of the farm is not detrimental to the health of the community residents and also to ensure that all environmental regulations on fish farming are duly followed”.
The Head of Department, Laboratory, Mr. Hassan Likpata also told the delegates that treating the effluent before releasing it back into the river is non-negotiable.
He further charged them to comply with the use of blue tank method which is a proven and effective way of treating effluents.
Earlier, the secretary of the association,Mr Onaeko Ayo appreciated the efforts of the agency in ensuring standards. He said that everything discussed would be related to the members and that every member would give her maximum cooperation to the government.
