Blutbach alarm in Avellaneda: residents fear for their health!

Blutbach alarm in Avellaneda: residents fear for their health!

In the Argentine community of Avellaneda, not far from Buenos Aires, a stream has turned into a shocking blood red. Local residents describe the water as a "blood stream", which indicates the massive pollution that could be caused by local industrial companies. The situation is alarming: "We have already seen him bluish or slightly green, pink, purple - and with a layer of fat on the water that looks like oil," says María Duckoml, a concerned resident who has lived in the area for over 30 years. Again and again the Serandí-Bach is haunted by different colors, which worries citizens, so report local media, like that World.

The Environment Ministry of Buenos Aires has taken samples of the water to find out which chemical substances have caused this drastic discoloration. According to initial findings, the deep red color could be due to chemical residues of textile dyes, which are presumably from nearby factories. The small newspaper also reported bad smells that are now part of the everyday life of the residents and also affect the drinking water supply, since dirty and smelly water flows out of the lines. These shocking conditions throw a bright light on the mismanagement of waste disposal in the region and the lack of control over industrial environmental practices.

The residents are frustrated and blame the factories for the devastating conditions. "The factories lead their waste to the stream," said Duckomls, who wants an immediate need for action. The Sarandí-Bach was not only immersed in other colors before, but it also suffers from a steady decrease in water quality. The Ministry of the Environment has guaranteed the results of the investigation soon to create clarity about the causes of this alarming situation.