The Jakarta Indonesian River has been polluted for many years, and the main cause is the city’s rapid urbanization and population growth. Jakarta’s wastewater treatment facilities are not able to keep up with the increasing volume of wastewater, so much of it is discharged into the river without being treated.
Other sources of pollution include industrial effluents, agricultural runoff, and discarded trash. The river is also used as a dumping ground for dead animals and illegally dumped hazardous waste.
The …