The List Environment

World’s worst polluted

DIRTY WATER  The Citarum River in Indonesia provides most of Jakarta’s water supply and is contaminated with heavy metals and pesticides. Population Affected: 500,000+  

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By Science News Staff

- More than 2 years ago

A new report lists places around the world that pose the greatest pollution risk to human health. Green Cross Switzerland and the Blacksmith Institute screened more than 3,000 contaminated sites and rated health threats.