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Palembang begins construction of wastewater treatment plant to reduce pollution
National 5 years ago

Palembang begins construction of wastewater treatment plant to reduce pollution

The Palembang administration in East Java has kicked off the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in an effort to reduce water pollution in the region, especially along the Musi River.
Citarum rehabilitation disrupted by COVID-19
National 5 years ago

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Citarum rehabilitation disrupted by COVID-19

Projects to rehabilitate the Citarum River in West Java, the country’s dirtiest river, continue despite disruptions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Plastic pollution flowing into oceans to triple by 2040: Study
Environment 5 years ago

Plastic pollution flowing into oceans to triple by 2040: Study

The amount of plastic waste flowing into the ocean and killing marine life could triple in the next 20 years, unless companies and governments can drastically reduce plastic production, a new study published on Thursday said.
Liquor waste pollution in Bengawan Solo River disrupts operations of two waste water treatment installations
National 6 years ago

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Liquor waste pollution in Bengawan Solo River disrupts operations of two waste water treatment installations

The majority of the 100 small enterprises in the area do not have waste treatment facilities.
Hundreds of suckermouth catfish found dead in polluted Cileungsi River
City 6 years ago

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Hundreds of suckermouth catfish found dead in polluted Cileungsi River

“At the last location, we found hundreds of dead suckermouth catfish. In addition, the water of the river is blackened, smelly and foamy,” the Jakarta Ombudsman head has said.
Yogyakarta's Piyungan river contaminated with chromium: Study
National 6 years ago

Yogyakarta's Piyungan river contaminated with chromium: Study

Djoko said the waste had also polluted peoples' wells and was absorbed by food crops, including rice, chili and cassava.
Government wants fish cages removed from Lake Toba to boost tourism
National 6 years ago

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Government wants fish cages removed from Lake Toba to boost tourism

The government is demanding local administrations to clear the lake to boost tourism
Water for all, health for all
Opinion 6 years ago

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Water for all, health for all

While only 6 percent of people in Jakarta lack access to proper sanitation, in rural Papua the number reaches 98 percent, as cited by the World Bank in 2016.
Depok firms risk losing permits over water pollution
City 7 years ago

Depok firms risk losing permits over water pollution

Authorities have warned companies in Depok that they risk having their business permits revoked for polluting lakes or rivers, but the approach may be too soft to have much effect.
North Jakarta optimistic water hyacinth can curb pollution
City 7 years ago

North Jakarta optimistic water hyacinth can curb pollution

Improvements have been observed and people are now fishing in areas between the hyacinth, indicating the water is inhabitable for fish. 
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