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1. Citarum River, Indonesia This river, which is among the dirtiest in the world, is seriously polluted by industrial waste, agricultural waste, and untreated sewage.
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2. Ganges River, India Sewage, industrial waste, and religious rituals involving the disposal of waste and ashes in the river all contribute to the contamination of the Ganges.
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3. Yamuna River, India Due to the sewage, industrial waste, and religious offerings that are dumped into the Yamuna, it is very polluted.
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4. Niger River, Africa One of the longest rivers in Africa is impacted by industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and oil spills.
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5. Mississippi River, United States Despite being crucial for water supply and navigation, the Mississippi River is polluted by sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial waste.
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6. Yangtze River, China This longest river in China is polluted by sewage from cities, agricultural runoff, and industrial waste.
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7. Marilao River, Philippines Due to the toxic industrial waste discharged from electronics and textile factories, this river in the Philippines is severely polluted.
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8. Amur River, Russia Industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and oil spills all contribute to the pollution of the Amur River.
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We all must take significant steps towards decreasing the pollution in these rivers.
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