Asia’s Poor Water Quality: A New Low
Published: Sep 30, 2016
Abstract: Pathogen and organic pollution due to the respective discharge of untreated wastewater and organic compounds are now a serious threat across rivers in Asia, Africa and Latin America, says UNEP.
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