The Saigon River is a major source of water in the city of Saigon in Vietnam. The river flows through the heart of the city and empties into the East River; together, the two rivers flow into the Gulf of Thailand. These waters inundate the city's low-lying areas, providing vital clean water for both humans and animals. However, the river's banks are laden with toxic plastic waste from industrial and household activities. Many people use the water of the Saigon River every week to bathe, and the contamination negatively impacts their health as well as that of animal populations.
Industrial waste from manufacturing companies pollutes the river's waters by creating harmful substances, such as arsenic and cadmium. Plastic waste from households also accumulates in this area. This contamination is harmful to both humans and animals. The polluted waters cause skin diseases such as eczema, as well as respiratory problems and cancer in fish and other aquatic life. Local residents are learning more and more about the harmful affects of plastic and other waste in the water. As a result, they help clean up what others have dumped in the area.
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