An assessment of water quality and the locals' perception of coastal lagoon pollution in ghana: A case study of chemu lagoon in tema

The Chemu lagoon is not immune to pollution through chemical waste contamination, refuse disposals, and untreated household sewage, hence has been chosen as a case study. This paper aims assess the lagoon's level of pollution. Chemical analysis water samples, field observations, structured survey questionnaire was used state lagoon. study revealed that inferior quality most parameters evaluated were above acceptable standards United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Significant differences in concentrations established between seasons. found respondents aware lagoon’s polluted attributed siltation dumping. leads offensive odour, livelihood losses emphasising reduction fishing activities, outbreaks diseases area. Conclusively, stakeholders have prioritised mitigating recommends Health Waste Management Departments Tema Metropolitan Assembly intensify house-to-house hygiene education sanitary inspection There should be sensitisation on proper management practices