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It often remains a mystery who is discharging polluting chemicals into the sewer

It often remains a mystery who is discharging polluting chemicals into the sewer

Chemical pollutants are being discharged through sewer systems, making them difficult to detect and impossible to filter out of the water supply. This practice is causing a decline in water quality and presents a significant challenge for authorities attempting to identify the responsible parties.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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