1.0 INTRODUCTION

On September 2, 2024, residents of Karnga Town reported alleged contamination of creeks in Blagai Town, Tehr District, Bomi County. An earlier complaint dated June 23, 2024, was also filed directly with Monrovia Breweries Incorporated (MBI), raising concerns over suspected water pollution caused by the disposal of brewery spent grains (BSG) in Blagai Town.

Community members reported that the contamination severely restricted access to safe drinking water, forcing them to source water from distant alternatives.

In response, the EPA assembled a technical team to:

• Verify the reported pollution,
• Assess compliance with permit conditions, and
• Recommend remediation and corrective measures.

On September 24, 2024, the EPA team visited the site, engaged with residents, carried out field analyses, and collected samples for laboratory testing. Results confirmed that several water quality parameters including pH, turbidity, ORP, phosphate, DO, ammonia, and iron exceeded Class III Liberia Water Quality Standards, indicating organic and nutrient pollution.

Based on these findings, the EPA issued a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) on October 25, 2024, requiring MBI to implement six key measures, including containment, storm-water management, nutrient reduction, leachate and odor control, community awareness, and compliance monitoring.