Latest news "River of blood": stream in Argentina turns red
The water of a stream in an industrial area in Argentina has turned red. The Ministry of the Environment of the province of Buenos Aires has taken water samples to determine the cause of the discoloration of the Sarandí stream, an official told the local television station Canal 13. Local residents have been complaining about the water pollution for years.
07.02.2025, 19:35
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The stream is located in the municipality of Avellaneda on the outskirts of the capital Buenos Aires and flows into the River Río de la Plata. There are numerous industrial plants in the area, including textile factories and tanneries. According to the Ministry of the Environment, chemical analyses are to clarify which pollutants caused the discoloration. According to media reports, textile dyes could be responsible.
Local residents compared the deep red color of the stream to a "river of blood". The drinking water also constantly comes out of the tap dirty and smelly, said one woman. Foul odors from the stream are now also normal. Previously, the stream had already had different colors, according to the information. Two years ago, a thick layer of grease also appeared, as reported by the TV station TN Noticias.
