Gyimi River

Gyimi river also known as Jimi River[1] is a stream in Ashanti Region, Ghana. It forms in area of a Naimakrom settlement.[2]

Gyimi River
Jimi River
South Ghana with the Ofin (left) and Gyimi River
Location
CountryGhana
Physical characteristics
MouthOfin River
  coordinates
5°58′49.9″N 1°46′27.5″W
  elevation
102 meters
Length10 km (6.2 mi)
Discharge 
  locationMouth

Water pollution

Within the Gyimi (Jimi) river basin heavy metal contamination is present. It is caused by mining operations.[3]

References

  1. Jimiso
  2. Gyimi Mapcarta.
  3. Akabzaa, T.M., Banoeng-Yakubu, B., & Seyire, J.S. Heavy metal contamination in some mining communities within the Jimi River basin in Ashanti Region, Ghana. Journal of Ghana Science Association, 7(1), 36-45, 2005.


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