Mike Clifford Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Would you believe this is a major source for drinking water? Is this the world's most polluted river? By CLAIRE BATES 5th June 2007 A man searches through the debris on what appears to be a massive rubbish heap...until you realize he is sitting on a small rowing boat. He is actually floating on what must be one of the world's most polluted rivers in Indonesia. And his mind-boggling task is to collect plastic for recycling. Scroll down for more... The river Citarum in the West Java province is full of rotting rubbish and pollution spewed out from 500 industries and the homes of five million people. The waterway is the main source for drinking water for cities such as Jakarta. It also supplies power to three dams - essential for the region's electricity as well as Indonesia's largest paddy field. Experts are concerned the fetid water may soon start corroding the hydropower stations in the area. A worrying study by the Jasa Tuta Public Corporation has estimated that pollution is set to double by 2025. Clearly the river needs more than a few men and their boats to tackle this environmental nightmare. Full Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Yeah..but that third can from the right looks like a good spot to flip an Ika into. Sorry, I couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kend Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 I don't think I'll make any plans to "wet wade" that body of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjordan Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 I don't think I'll make any plans to "wet wade" that body of water. I dont think breathable waders would protect you in that mess. Get out the 1/4" thick neoprene duck waders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted June 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 An ISA clean-up has been scheduled for right after hurricane season. Who's in? (We're gonna need a bigger boat) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmallieJonze Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 That's just scary!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Smith Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 That's just scary!!! That's what happens when poverty takes hold and people let their guard down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kend Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 That's what happens when poverty takes hold and people let their guard down. Reminds me a little of Monroe Harbor, several years ago, after a previous nights yuppies party on the anchored boats--- the following day, the pier was closed to shore anglers--- the Chgo Park District blamed the fishermen for depositing their trash in the water--- ya, right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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