Standing on the banks of what was the Bagladesh River not more than five years ago, it’s hard to believe. Garbage, five feet deep and thirty feet wide, has coated a section of the river’s course, smothering the ground, clogging pipes and thoroughly occupying the landscape. It’s an environmental disaster of epic proportions, with far-reaching consequences on local ecosystems, populations and industries.
The Bagladesh river provided drinking water, irrigation and transportation to the municipalities and villages which bordered it. Currently however, the massive amounts of trash have shut down all major use of the river. In its place, the section is now a source of mosquito-borne illnesses, highly toxic runoff and a putrid odor which hangs in the air like a shroud.
The cause of such gross pollution? Improper waste management and a lack of government programming and education. Large-scale manufacturers dumping untreated wastewater into the river, as well as local citizens using it as a dumping ground for their own trash. Surveys taken in the surrounding villages attribute 74% of the pollution to industrialized activity, and 26% to citizens themselves.
The effects of the pollution have been felt not just by people, but by local flora and fauna as well. Fish stocks have plummeted to unsustainable levels as a result of debris clogging gills, while the proliferation of mosquitos has made it impossible for birds to nest in the area. Even the trees and grasses bordering the river have felt the consequences, as toxic run-off threatens to starve them of vital minerals and nutrients.
Regional governments are beginning to take action in order to contain the increasing amount of trash by imposing strict consent decrees, enacting laws making corporations more accountable for their actions and heavily fining any company or person caught dumping into the river. Moreover, extensive educational programs are now working to teach local citizens how to properly dispose of waste and chemicals, in addition to talking about the importance of a clean environment.
Though much remains to be done, there is a renewed hope that communities can come together to clean up and revitalize the river. With the right mix of local and government clean-up efforts, the Bagladesh River can be restored to its former glory. Until then, the region still has a major obstacle ahead.
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