Alarming water pollution

by VTV423 March 2017 Last updated at 11:25 AM

VNS Photo Trong Dat
VNS Photo Trong Dat

VTV.vn - March 22nd marked World Water Day 2017 titled Water and Wastewater with a view to raising public awareness of water pollution mitigation, water resource protection and use of water resources.

According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam is facing an alarming level of water pollution. It is believed to be responsible for about 9,000 deaths a year, along with increasing number of cancer cases.

Major sources of pollution include untreated or partially-treated waste water from industrial production, craft villages, household and agriculture production. In addition to surface water pollution, groundwater is also faces issues such as saline intrusion, pesticide contamination and other harmful substances.

At present, around 60% of urban residents have access to drainage services, but only 12% of this wastewater is treated.

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