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    The Citarum River in Indonesia is one of the most toxic places in the world due to heavy industrial and agricultural pollution including untreated sewage and waste. Pollutants like heavy metals, pesticides, fertilizers and organic compounds have resulted in numerous health problems for nearby residents such as respiratory issues, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological problems and cancer.

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    The Citarum River in Indonesia is one of the most toxic places in the world due to heavy industrial and agricultural pollution including untreated sewage and waste. Pollutants like heavy metals, pesticides, fertilizers and organic compounds have resulted in numerous health problems for nearby residents such as respiratory issues, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological problems and cancer.

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    The Citarum River in Indonesia is one of the most toxic places in the world due to heavy industrial and agricultural pollution including untreated sewage and waste. Pollutants like heavy metals, pesticides, fertilizers and organic compounds have resulted in numerous health problems for nearby residents such as respiratory issues, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological problems and cancer.

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    Most toxic places Citarum River, Indonesia

    in the planet
    Citarum River,
    Indonesia
    • Citarum River is located on the island
    of Java in Indonesia.
    • Is known for his industrial activity,
    particularly in the chemical and
    petrochemical sectors.
    What caused
    pollution?
    1. Industrial and
    domestic waste
    2. Untreated sewage
    3. Agricultural runoff
    Pollutants present in Citarum River

    Heavy Pesticides Fertilizers Organic


    metals compounds
    Health
    • Respiratory problems: asthma and
    bronchitis;
    • Gastrointestinal problems;

    problems • Neurological issues;


    • Cancer;
    Webgraphy
    • https://www.newmandala.org/can-ind
    onesia-clean-up-political-pollution-alon
    g-the-citarum-river/
    • https://www.theguardian.com/global-d
    evelopment/2020/nov/02/rotten-river-l
    ife-on-one-of-the-worlds-most-polluted
    -waterways-photo-essay
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citarum_
    River

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