Sep 24, 2024

The 5 cleanest and 5 most polluted rivers in the world

Rose Nigam

River Thames, England

The River Thames is known as the heart of London. It stretches 346 km with two-thirds drinking water for the city, and many believe it is the most beautiful river in the world.

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Tara River, Montenegro

Called the "Jewel of Europe," Tara River is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The crystal-clear waters are located in a stunning and untouched canyon.

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Torne River, Sweden/Finland

The Torne River is also a border between Sweden and Finland. Its clean waters are a result of the success in conserving the area.

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St. Croix River, USA

Once heavily polluted, the St. Croix River has undergone an incredible transformation. Today it is one of the cleanest rivers supporting wildlife and recreation around the world.

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Dwaki River, India

Known as Umngot River earlier, Dwaki has clear water. It is found in the state of Meghalaya and is visited by tourists because of its natural beauty and boating events.

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Ganges River, India

The Ganges River is sacred to millions but has severe cases of pollution. It absorbs over a billion gallons of waste daily, including raw sewage and industrial runoff.

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Citarum River, Indonesia

The Citarum River is filled with trash and industrial waste from the textile factories. It feeds 30 million people but toxic chemicals and raw sewage haunt it.

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Pasig River, Philippines

The Pasig River runs through Manila, which is highly polluted with wastes that are both household and industrial types. Efforts at clearing it are still on but challenges remain.

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Buriganga River, Bangladesh

The Buriganga River is very important to Dhaka but among the most polluted rivers in the world. Its waters have turned toxic due primarily to industrial wastes, mostly tanneries.

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Yamuna River, India

The Yamuna River, one of the principal tributaries of the Ganges, seriously suffers from pollution. Untreated sewerage and industrial effluents have made great stretches unfit for use.

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