The most polluted river in the world

Chitaram river located in West Java, Indonesia. About a decade ago, the World Bank declared it the most polluted river in the world.

One study found that more than 1,000 times more toxic chemicals were found than the standards of safe drinking water found in the water.

It is known that about 280 tonnes of wastes are wasted every day in the river. Nothing can be seen on the inside of its dirty water. Water is often seen floating in toxic chemicals, household waste and various animal shit. The pollution of the Chittarum River has reached such a critical condition that authorities have issued health risky circulars.

On the other hand, the lives of nearly three million people dependent on the river's polluted water. These people use irrigation and daily work in the river. Many people drink this water.

This river is about 300 kilometers long.