Rampant water pollution threatens Iraqs shrinking rivers

Category : Water Pollution | Location : International  | Posted on 2024-02-26 03:40:36


Rampant water pollution threatens Iraqs shrinking rivers

"Most hospitals near a river dump their medical waste and sewage straight into it," Shamal added. "It is dangerous and catastrophic."
Dirty and unsafe water is a prime health threat in Iraq, where decades of conflict, mismanagement and corruption have taken a toll on infrastructure, including the water system.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/rampant-water-pollution-threatens-iraqs-shrinking-rivers/articleshowprint/107868779.cms