Arsenic, lead in Kok River causes alarm

Residents horrified as local waterway turns purple: 'Residents now say they cannot trust the authorities'

A stream in western Daegu, the fourth-largest city in South Korea, has been contaminated with colored wastewater for the second time in two months, sparking alarm among residents.  What's happening? According to The Korea Herald, the Seo-gu District Office of Daegu reported in late February that a stream running through the city's industrial zone had turned dark pink. A local notified the district office after seeing a "vivid magenta fluid" flow…

Arsenic, lead in Kok River causes alarm

Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai residents have been warned after high lead and arsenic contaminants were found in the Kok River.

Warning Issued For Mae Kok River Water Due To Arsenic Contamination

The Environmental Affairs and Pollution Control office has reported dangerous water quality issues in the Mae Kok River which originates in Myanmar and flows into Thailand through Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Recent tests conducted in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai have shown unacceptable level of arsenic in water. Mr. Awee Phakmat, Director of the […] The post Warning Issued for Mae Kok River Water Due to Arsenic Contamination first appeared on CTN Ne…

Arsenic Contamination in Kok River Exceeds Safety Limits, Residents Warned Not to Use Water

Picture courtesy of Khoasod. Environmental authorities have issued a warning to residents of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai following the discovery of dangerously high levels of arsenic in the Kok River, which flows from Myanmar into Thailand. The contamination, which is believed to be linked to gold ...