Dr. Collins Tay

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DEGREES

PhD (Environmental Science)

MSc (Environmental Resources Management)

BSc (Hons) Chemistry

ACTIVE AFFILIATION: Council for Scientific & Industrial Research- Water Research Institute

Profile of Dr. Collins Korbla Tay

Dr. Collins Tay holds a PhD degree in Environmental Science from the University of Ghana, Legon. His PhD Thesis was on “Hydrogeochemical processes influencing groundwater quality within the Lower Pra Basin, Ghana”. He has over Twenty-one (21) years of experience in water research and related resources. He has been working at the Environmental Chemistry and Sanitation Engineering Division of the CSIR-WRI as an Environmental toxicologist / Hydrogeochemist since July, 2001. He is a Principal Research Scientist with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Water Research Institute (CSIR-WRI). Born in Accra he attended the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, between 1992-1996 and 1998-2001. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Chemistry and a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Environmental Resources Management.

Additionally, he holds numerous Post Graduate Certificates including; Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) from the Environmental Research Station Schneefernerhaus (UFS), Zugspitze, Germany, Senior Management Development Programme- GIMPA, Ghana; Advanced Analytical Techniques for Environmental Assessment, Ghana; Fundamentals of GC-MS and Spectral Interpretation, JKUAT, Kenya; Water Management, Treatment and Salinity Control, Egypt; Regional Training Course on Marine Nutrient Chemistry and Monitoring, Tunis, Tunisia; Specialization Course in Management of Water Resources and Water Services, Turin- Italy. He is a member of the Ghana Science Association. He is also a former National President (2013-2015), National Vice President (2011-2013), and National Treasurer (2009-2011) of the Research Staff Association of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. He was a member of the Governing Council of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) -2013-2015, as well as the Governing Board of the CSIR College of Science and Technology. He has been Ag. Head of the Environmental Chemistry and Sanitation Engineering Division of the CSIR-WRI. He is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board- Cambridge Scholars Publishing, EAB Physical Sciences (Environmental Sciences), Editorial Board Member – Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences (Gavin Publishers) and Editorial Board Member- American Research Journal of Earth Sciences. Dr. Tay has authored over 100 publications including over 30 scientific publications both in local and international Journals in the areas listed in his research interests and also over 5 Conference papers, a book and a book chapter. He is a reviewer of scientific articles submitted to numerous Scientific journal both locally and internationally.

Dr. Tay has also served on a number of Boards, including; Governing Board of the CSIR College of Science and Technology, CSIR Governing Council. Dr. Tay is currently, a member of the Hazardous Chemicals Committee of the 6^th Governing Board of Environmental Protection Agency, Ghana, Chairman, Editorial Committee of the CSIR-Water Research Institute, a member, Internal Management Committee (IMC) of the CSIR-Water Research Institute, a member of the CSIR-Water Research Institute Seminars/Workshop Committee. Dr. Tay is also an External Examiner for the College of Basic and Applied Sciences- University of Ghana, Legon.

Research Areas:

Hydrogeochemical investigations, evolution and pollution trends in ground and surface waters within a region
Application of isotopic and geochemical tracers for investigation of recharge and salinization of coastal aquifers
Monitoring and assessment of impact of mining and industrial activities on water, soil and other related resources
Application of trophic state indicators and nutrient ratios for the assessment of trophic state and primary productivity in ecosystems
Determination of levels, sources and health risks assessment of trace metals in water and related resources
Monitoring and assessment of organic pollutants {pesticides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polycyclic chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and total aromatic hydrocarbons in water and related resources.
Environmental Toxicology
Sustainable water management
Health risks assessment of organic pollutants, toxic trace metals and major ions in water and related resources.

Research Activities:

Current

His current research focuses on:

The application of isotopic and geochemical tracers for the investigation of recharge, salinization and assessment of groundwater potential in shallow coastal aquifers in Ghana.
Water pollution assessment using WQI’s, multivariate statistical techniques
Health risks assessment of organic pollutants and toxic trace metals in water and related resources
Hydrochemical evolution of groundwater within a region

Others

Effluent quality monitoring
Monitoring of water and related resources in mining communities
Hospital drinking water project
West African Regional Fisheries Progamme- Aquaculture Volta Lake Zonation Project, water and sediment data collection/monitoring and water current measurement components
District based water supply and sanitation component of the Water and Sanitation Sector Programme Support Phase II. Water Resources Inventory and Source Identification for Water Supply to Rural Communities in Yilo Krobo District. Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA). 2008.
District based water supply and sanitation component of the Water and Sanitation Sector Programme Support Phase II. Water Resources Inventory and Source Identification for Water Supply to Rural Communities in Lower Manya Krobo District. Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA). 2008
District based water supply and sanitation component of the Water and Sanitation Sector Programme Support Phase II. Water Resources Inventory and Source Identification for Water Supply to Rural Communities in Upper Manya Krobo District. Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA).
Market Gardening in Accra- A Healthy or Hazardous Practice?
Application of isotope techniques in groundwater exploitation- A case study-The Densu Basin
Investigation into soil and groundwater contamination by petroleum products at Mamprobi- Banana Inn Service Station, Accra. Ghana
Gas chromatography analysis of contaminated soil and well water by petroleum products at Adenta Mobil Service Station.

Thesis Supervision

Undergraduate

Fianyaglo Emmanuel Komla, Department of Chemistry, University of Ghana, Legon

Dissertation Title: Assessment of the levels of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in ’Wele’- A commercially important cowhide from selected market centres in Accra.

Responsibility: Co-Supervisor

Mavis M. Mawuena, Department of Chemistry, University of Ghana, Legon

Dissertation Title: Assessment of the levels of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in ’Wele’- A commercially important cowhide from selected market centres in Tema.

Responsibility: Co-Superviso

Publications

Thesis:

1	Tay, C. (2015). Hydrogeochemical processes influencing groundwater quality within the Lower Pra Basin, Ghana. Published PhD Thesis submitted to the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies, University of Ghana, Legon. Available at http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh
2	Tay, C (2001). Some Heavy Metal Pollutants in the Water bodies within the Northern Parts of the Ashanti Gold Belt. Unpublished MSc. thesis submitted to Department of Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Kumasi.
3	Tay, C (1996) Chemistry and the Wealth of Nations. Unpublished BSc dissertation, submitted to the Department of Chemistry, University of Science & Technology, Kumasi

Book Chapters

Tay C.K., Dorleku, M., Koranteng S. (2021). Hydrochemical Evolution of Groundwater within the Amansie and Adansi Districts of the Ashanti Region (Ghana). In: Ksibi M.et al. (eds) Recent Advances in Environmental Science from the Euro-Mediterranean and Surrounding Regions (2nd Edition). EMCEI 2019. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Cham. pp 1629-1638. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51210-1_259.

Book

1	Tay C (2018). Hydrogeochemical Processes Influencing Groundwater Quality. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-613-9-92611-4; ISBN-10: 6139926114; EAN: 9786139926114. Pp 288.

Journal Article

1.	TayC. K., Doamekpor K. L., Mohammed, S., Dartey, G., Kuddy, R., Fianyaglo, F., Mawuena, M. (2022). Health risks assessment and source identification of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in commercially available singed Cowhide within the Greater Accra Region, Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, vol. 30(1), 13 - 34
2.	Tay C K. Application of Trophic State Indicators and nutrient ratios for the CharacterizationTrophic State and primary productivity of the Volta Lake, Ghana. Sustainable Water Resources Management. (2022). (In Press).
3.	Dorleku, M. K., Tay, C.K. Kumi, M., Amoah, D. K., Yawson, L., & Hodgson, I. O. (2021). Assessment of trace metal contamination by geochemical normalization in sediments of two lagoons: A comparative study of the Kpeshie and Muni Lagoons, Ghana. Ghana J. Sci 62 (1), 37- 50.
4.	Tay, C. K. (2021). Hydrogeochemical framework of groundwater within the Asutifi-North District of the Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana. Applied Water Science. 11, 72. pp16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-021-01398-1\
5	Tay,C.K. (2021). Integrating Water Quality Indices and multivariate statistical techniques for water pollution assessment of the Volta Lake, Ghana. Sustain. Water Resour. Manag. 7, 71. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40899-021-00552-6
6.	M. K. Dorleku, A. O. Affum, C. K. Tay & D. Nukpezah (2019). Assessment of nutrient levels in groundwater within the Pra Basin of Ghana. Ghana J. Sci. 60 (1), pp 24 – 36.
7.	Tay, C. K., Dorleku M., Doamekpor, L. (2019). Human exposure risks assessment of heavy metals in groundwater within the Amansie and Adansi Districts of Ghana using pollution evaluation indices. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, vol. 27(1), pp 23 – 41.
8.	Tay, C., Dorleku, M., Koranteng, S. S. (2018). Hydrochemical evolution of ground and surface water within the Amansie and Adansi Districts of the Ashanti Region, Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, Vol 26 (1), pp 108 -133.
9.	Tay, C., Hayford, E., & Hodgson, I.O. (2017). Application of multivariate statistical techniques for hydrogeochemical assessment of groundwater quality within the Lower Pra Basin, Ghana. Applied Water Science, 7: pp 1131 – 1150. DOI 10.1007/s13201-017-0540-6.
10.	Tay, C. (2017). Hydrogeochemical Framework and Factor Analysis of Fluoride Contamination in Groundwater within the Savelugu-Nanton District, Northern Region, Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, Vol. 25 (1): 33–55
11.	Tay, C., & Hayford, E. (2016).Levels, Source determination and Health implications of trace metals in groundwater within the Lower Pra Basin, Ghana. Environ Earth Sci, 75 (18), pp 1-19. DOI:10.1007/s12665-016-6034-2
12	Tay, C., Kortatsi, B., Hayford, E., & Hodgson I. (2015). Hydrochemical appraisal of groundwater evolution within the Lower Pra Basin, Ghana: A Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA) approach. Environ Earth Sci: 73: pp 3579–3591. DOI 10.1007/s12665-014- 3644-4.
13.	Tay, C., Kortatsi, B., Hayford, E., & Hodgson, I. O (2014). Origin of Major Dissolved Ions in Groundwater within the Lower Pra Basin Using Groundwater Geochemistry, Source-Rock Deduction and Stable Isotopes of ²H and ¹⁸O. Environ Earth Sci: 71: pp 5079-5097: DOI10.007/s 12665- 0132-Z.
14.	Tay, C., & Biney, C. A. (2013). Levels and Sources of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in selected irrigated urban agricultural soils in Accra, Ghana. Environ Earth Sci: Number 6, Vol. 68: 1773-1782: DOI 10.1007/s12665-012-1867-9.
15.	Tay, C. (2012). Hydrochemistry of groundwater in the Savelugu- Nanton District, Northern Ghana. Environ Earth Sci: 67:2077-2087. DOI 10.1007/s12665-012-1647- 6.
16.	Tay, C., Asmah, R., & Biney, C. (2010). A comparative study of the pollution status of Sakumo II and Muni Lagoons in Ghana. IWA Publishing 2010. Water Science and Technology-WST/62.5/2010 pp 1067-1075.
17.	Fianko, J. R., Adomako, D., Osae, S., Ganyaglo, S., Kortatsi, B. K., Tay, C., & Glover, E.T. (2010). The hydrochemistry of groundwater in the Densu River Basin, Ghana. Environ Monit Assess, 167:663-674. DOI 10.1007/s10661-009-1082-7.
18.	Tay, C., Asmah, R. & Biney, C. A. (2009). Trace Metal Levels in Water and Sediment from the Sakumo II and Muni Lagoons, Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology. Vol 16: 75-94.
19.	Tay C. (2009). Levels of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in vegetable produce from urban agriculture sites in Accra, Ghana. International Journal of Agriculture, Volume 1, Number 2, pp 47-53.
20	Ansa-Asare, O., Tay, C., & Biney, C. A. (2008). Total Petroleum Content and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon levels in soil and groundwater at the site of a Fuel Service Station in Accra. Journal of Applied Science and Technology (JAST), Vol. 13, Nos. 1& 2, pp. 64-71.
21.	Kortatsi, B. K., Tay, C., Anornu, G., Hayford, E., & Dartey, G. (2008). Hydrogeochemical evaluation of groundwater in the Lower Offin Basin of Ghana. Environmental Geology, 53 (8): 1651-1662.
22.	Kortatsi, B. K., Asigbey, J., Dartey, G. A., Tay, C., Anornu, G.K., & Hayford, E. (2008). Reconnaissance Survey of Arsenic Concentration in Groundwater in South-eastern Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology. Vol 13: 21-
23.	Tay, C., Asmah, R., & Biney, C. (2008). Trace Metal Concentrations in Commercially Important Fishes from some Coastal and Inland Waters in Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology. Vol. 13: 37-51.
24.	Tay, C. (2007). Chemical Characteristics of Groundwater in the Akatsi and Ketu Districts of the Volta Region, Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology. Vol.11: 1- 23.
25.	Tay, C., & Kortatsi, B. (2007). Chemical and Microbiological Characteristics and Water Types of Springs in the Ho District of the Volta Region, Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology. Vol.11: 141-154.
26.	Tay, C., & Kortatsi, B. (2007). Groundwater Quality Studies: A Case Study of the Densu Basin, Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology. Vol. 12: 81-99.
27.	Tay, C., & Momade, F. (2006). Trace Metal Contamination in Water from Abandoned Mining and Non-Mining areas of the Northern Parts of the Ashanti Gold Belt. West African Journal of Applied Ecology. Vol.10: 187-207.

Conferences Proceedings

1.	Tay, C.K., Dorleku, M., Koranteng, S. (2021). Hydrochemical evolution of groundwater within the Amansie and Adansi districts of the Ashanti Region (Ghana). 2^nd Euro-Mediterranean Conference for Environmental Integration, held from 10^th -13^th October 2019 at Sousse, Tunisia.
2.	Tay, C. (2008). Levels of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAHs) in vegetable produce from urban agriculture sites in Accra, Ghana. Proceedings of International Conference on Research and Development. Vol 1, Number 2, November 25-28, Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.

Edited Paper Abstracts

1.	Tay^,C.K, Doamekpor K. L., Mohammed, S., Dartey, G., Kuddy, R., Fianyaglo, F., Mawuena, M. (2019).Carcinogenicity and source identification of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in ‘Wele’- A commercially important cowhide from selected markets in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana. 31^st Biennial Conference of the Ghana Science Association, held from 30^th July – 2^nd Aug 2019, University of Cape Coast.
2.	Tay, C.K (2013). Hydrochemical evaluation of groundwater evolution within the lower pra basin, Ghana: A Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA) approach: 2^nd International Conference on Earth Science & Climate Change. July 22 - 24, Las Vegas, USA. DOI: 10.4172/2157-7617.S1.009
3.	Tay C., (2015). Hydrogeochemical processes influencing groundwater quality within the Lower Pra Basin, Ghana. PhD Thesis. Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies, University of Ghana, Legon-Accra (Ghana) University of Ghana Digital collections. URI: http://197.255.68.203/handle/123456789/21501
4.	Tay C., (2015). Hydrogeochemical processes influencing groundwater quality within the Lower Pra Basin, Ghana. PhD Thesis. International Nuclear Information System (INIS) RN:49044124. INIS Volume 49 (1) INIS Issue 20 (1).
5.	Tay, C., (2009). Levels of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAHs) in vegetable produceurban agriculture sites in Accra, Book of Abstracts for the First International Conference on Research and Development. November 25-28. Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana. Pp 210.

Selected Technical Reports

1.	Tay, C., Dorleku, M., & Doamekpor, L. K., (2020). Human exposure risks assessment of heavy metals in groundwater within the Amansie and Adansi Districts in Ghana using pollution indices. CSIR/WRI/ERR/CKT/2021/1.
2.	Tay, C., Doamekpor, L. K., Saada, M., Dartey, G., Kuddy, R., Fianyaglo, E., & Mawuena, M. (2020). Carcinogenicity and source identification of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in ‘Wele’- A commercially important cowhide from selected markets in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana. CSIR/WRI/ERR/CKT/2020/2.
3.	Tay, C. (2017). Hydrogeochemical Framework and Factor Analysis of Fluoride Contamination in Groundwater within the Savelugu-Nanton District, Northern Region, Ghana. CSIR/WRI/ERR/CT/2017/1
4.	Tay, C. (2011). Hydrochemistry of groundwater within the Savelugu-Nanton District, Northern Ghana. pp 28. CSIR/WRI/ERR/CT/2011.
5.	Tay, C. (2009). Assessment of the physico-chemical characteristics of wastewater and trace metal levels in sediment from ponds used in urban agriculture at Dzorwulu and Roman Ridge vegetable irrigation sites. pp 38. CSIR/WRI/ERR/CKT/2009/2.
6	Tay, C., Hodgson, I.O.A., & Dorleku, M. (2009). Hydrochemistry of groundwater within the Ashanti Gold Belt of Ghana: A case study - Obuasi and its environs. pp 39. CSIR/WRI/ERR/CKT/2009/1
7.	Tay, C., Asmah, R., & Biney, C. A. (2006). Trace metal levels in water and sediment from the Sakumo II and Muni Lagoons, WRI/TR # 106.
8.	Tay, C., Asmah, R., & Biney, C. A. (2005). Water Quality Assessment of Sakumo II and Muni Lagoons. WRI/TR/ # 107.
9.	Tay, C., & Kortasti, B. K. (2005). Groundwater Quality of Four Districts in the Densu Basin. WRI/TR # 61.
10.	Tay, C., Asmah, R., & Biney, C.A. (2005). Trace metal concentrations in commercially important fishes from some coastal and inland waters in Ghana. WRI/TR # 60.
11.	Kortatsi, B. K., Osae, S., Tay, C., Adomako, D. Fianko, R., & Dartey, G. (2005). Groundwater Assessment of the Densu River Basin using isotope techniques. WRI/TR # 63.
12.	Tay, C. (2004). Groundwater Quality of Akatsi and Ketu Districts, Volta Region, Ghana. WRI/TR # 65

Selected Consultancy Reports

1.	Tay, C., & Quansah, J., (2021). Monthly assessment of Effluent Quality for AchimotaCentre, April, 2021- Date
2.	Tay, C., & Quansah, J., (2021). Monthly assessment of Effluent Quality for FAIRLLOP PROPERTIES, April, 2021- Date
3.	Tay. C., Asmah, R., Kuddy, R., Quansah, K.E., (2015). West African Regional Fisheries Programme. Aquaculture Volta Lake Zonation. First quarter report on water and sediment quality. March - May 2015.
4.	Tay. C., Asmah, R., Kuddy, R., Quansah, K.E., (2015). West African Regional Fisheries Programme. Aquaculture Volta Lake Zonation. Second quarter report on water and sediment quality. June – August 2015.
5.	Tay. C., Asmah, R., Kuddy, R., Quansah, K.E., (2015). West African Regional Fisheries Programme. Aquaculture Volta Lake Zonation. Third quarter report on water and sediment quality. September- November 2015.
6.	Tay. C., Asmah, R., Kuddy, R., Quansah, K.E., (2015). West African Regional Fisheries Programme. Aquaculture Volta Lake Zonation. Fourth quarter report on Water and Sediment quality. December 2015- February 2016.
7.	Logah, F., Tay, C., Kankam-Yeboah, K., & Banu, R. (2015). Assessment of a mechanized borehole and its distribution points within the Kete-Krachi West District Hospital and surface water from the Volta Lake sampled at Kete-Krachi for potable purposes. pp 30. CSIR/WRI/ACR/FYL/2015/1.
8.	Tay, C., Banu., R., & Dorleku, M. (2015). Assessment of a mechanized borehole and its distribution network in Axim Government Hospital in the Western Region of Ghana. pp 27 CSIR/WRI/ACR/CT/2015/1.
9.	Asmah R., Tay, C., Okrah, C., Banu, R., Dorleku, M., & Owusu, F. (2015). Wet and Dry Season Groundwater Monitoring Report (Subika underground Project). Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd. RFQ-00366-2014. pp 79. CSIR/WRI/ACR/RA/2015/1.
10.	Tay, C. (2010). Identification of potential pharmaceutical residues present in urine samples collected from a public urinary located within the market adjacent Novotel Hotel, Accra. Sustainable Water Management in the City of the Future (018530 – SWITCH). Integrated Project, Global Change and Ecosystems.
11.	de-Graft- Johnson, A. A., Tay, C., & Akpabey, F. (2009). Market Gardening in Accra a Healthy or Hazardous Practice? pp 86. CSIR/WRI/ACR/KAAdG/2009/1/ CAR/492.
12.	Kortatsi, B. K., Amevenku, F., Kankam -Yeboah, K., Hodgson, I. O. A., Tay, C., & Mainoo, P. (2008). Water Resources inventory and source identification for water supply to rural communities in Yilo Krobo District. Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA). pp 63. CSIR/WRI/ACR/BKK/2008/1.
13.	Kortatsi, B. K., Amevenku, F., Kankam -Yeboah, K., Hodgson, I. O. A., Tay, C., & Mainoo, P (2008). Water Resources inventory and source identification for water supply to rural communities in Lower Manya Krobo District. Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA). pp 50. CSIR/WRI/ACR/BKK/2008/2.
14.	Kortatsi, B. K., Amevenku, F., Kankam -Yeboah, K., Hodgson, I. O. A., Tay, C., & Mainoo, P. (2008). Water Resources inventory and source identification for water supply to rural communities in Upper Manya Krobo District. Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA), pp 57. CSIR/WRI/BKK/2008/3.
15.	Tay, C., & Hodgson, I.O.A. (2006). Efficacy of BIOWISH/PANPAN BOAFO a bio-product reported to quench putric smell from garbage dumps and wastewater, Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing, WRI/CAR #184.
16.	Hodgson, I. O. A., & Tay, C. (2006). Sludge quality of Achimota feacal treatment plant. Ministry of Road and Transportation, Department of Urban Roads. WRI/CAR #183.
17.	Ansa-Asare, O. D., Tay, C., Horatio-Larbie, G., & Biney, C. A. (2005). Investigation into soil and groundwater contamination by petroleum products at Mamprobi-Banana Inn Service Station, Accra. Ghana. Ghana Oil Company Ltd. WRI/ CAR # 47.
18.	Ansa-Asare, O. D., Tay, C., Dapaah-Siakwan, S., & Biney, C. A. (2004). Gas chromatography analysis of contaminated soil and well water by petroleum products at Adentan Mobil Service Station, Accra. Mobil Oil Ghana Ltd. WRI/CAR #
19.	Tay, C. (2003). Report on water quality of a borehole at Nogokpo in the Volta Region. Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA). WRI/CAR # 152.
20.	Tay, C. (2003). Report on water quality of a borehole at Nogokpo in the Volta Region. Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA). WRI/CAR # 153.

Mass Media Publications

1.	Tay, C. (2022). Importance: Water conservation, quality monitoring. Daily Graphic No. 21817 Thursday, February 17, 2022, pp 7.
2.	Osae, S. E., Adomako, D., Fianko, J. R., Ganyaglo, S., Kortatsi, B. K., Tay, C., Vitar, T., Gourcy, L., & Ito, M. (2012). Isotope and Hydrochemical Techniques Used to Investigate Groundwater in Ghana. Water and Environment News No. 30, April 2012, pp16-17.
3.	Tay, C. (2005). L’acqua, il bene primario negato ai poveri IL” WORLD WATER FORUM” LANCIA L’ALLARME: NEL 2050 CARENZE IDRICHE PER META’ DELL’UMANITA’. Published in tutto Scienzetechnologia, Italy.
4.	Tay, C. (2001). Effective Environmental Management, News Letter, edited and published by the Ghanaian Times in the August 20, 2001 issue.

National and International Conferences, Trainings etc.

2019 Participation in a Training Workshop on Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) Training and Education Centre (GAWTEC) at the Environmental Research Station Schneefernerhaus (UFS), Zugspitze, Germany.

3^rd - 7^th Sept 2012	Participation in a Training Workshop on “Fundamentals of GC-MS and Spectral Interpretation” Co-funded by the Royal Chemical Society and Syngenta and held at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, (JKUAT) - Kenya.
5^th – 23^rd Dec 2010	Participation in Training Workshop in Water Management, Treatment and Salinity Control, Sponsored by the Arab Fund for Technical Assistance to African Countries and organized by the Egyptian International Centre for Agriculture, Egypt.
22^nd Nov – 1^st Dec 2010	Participation in Advanced Seminar on “Sanitation in Sub-Sahara African Countries: The fundamental Role of Education” held at the Politechnico di Torino, Italy with the contribution of Ministerodigli Affari Esteri in cooperation with HYDROAID
20^th - 24^th Sept 2010	Participation in Regional Training Workshop in marine nutrient chemistry and monitoring C7- RAF-7.008-002/10 organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in cooperation with the Government of Tunisia through the Centre National des Sciences et Technologies Nucleaires (CNSTN) held in Tunis, Tunisia.

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