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Mine Water Atlas of Zambian Copperbelt<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Since 2025, the MWAZACO project has been addressing long-term impacts of mining activities on groundwater and surface water in Zambia\u2019s Copperbelt region. The area is one of the most important mining zones in sub-Saharan Africa and is heavily affected by mine discharges, tailings, and legacy contamination, posing risks to drinking water sources, ecosystems, and local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project focuses on the creation of a publicly accessible Mine Water Atlas combined with applied pilot solutions and strong involvement of academic institutions, regulators, and local stakeholders. MWAZACO is funded by the Czech Development Agency (CzechAid)<\/strong> and implemented through close Czech\u2013Zambian cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

MWAZACO integrates environmental data collection, applied research, technology demonstration, and capacity building. The project supports evidence-based decision-making in water governance by mapping contamination hotspots, assessing risks, and strengthening institutional and human capacities in Zambia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The solution is based on a combination of technical, institutional, and educational measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n