Environmental
EPA identifies BMMC as source of Marvoe Creek contamination
Liberia's EPA confirms that Berkeley Mine’s BMMC discharged pollutants into Marvoe Creek, causing ecological damage and affecting downstream communities.
The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia has determined that Berkeley Mining’s BMMC operations are responsible for contaminating Marvoe Creek in Montserrado County. The discharge of mine‑related pollutants has led to visible degradation of water quality and impacts on aquatic life, raising concerns among local residents and downstream communities. EPA has issued enforcement directives to halt the discharge and initiate remediation, while urging tighter compliance with environmental standards to prevent future incidents.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Marvoe Creek, Montserrado County, Liberia
- Date added
- 2026-04-11 05:04 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- Source
- The New Dawn Liberia
- Source published dsate/time
- Not provided
- Event date/time
- 2026-03-20
- Connected threats
- Not provided