In the last few days, the residents of a suburb of Buenos Aires have found themselves in front of a disturbing phenomenon: The waters of the Sarandí canalwhich leads to the Rio de la Plata, are Tint of an intense redit seems almost bloodcausing concern and bewilderment among the inhabitants.
The sudden change in the color of the water has obviously raised questions about the possible presence of polluting substances.
According to the local media, the cause could be it spill of textile dyes or chemical waste from industrial activities in the area, where numerous concerts and textiles are concentrated.
The complaints of the residents: “Here the water changes color often”
For those who live nearby, unfortunately, this is not new.
This time it is red, but in the past it was yellow, bluish, even lilac, with a layer of fat on the surface, said Maria Ducomls, denouncing the frequent spill of industrial waste during the waterway. Another resident also explained that water on other occasions also emanated an acidic smell So strong that it causes nausea and irritation to the throat.
The investigations in progress
The Argentine authorities are trying to clarify the matter. The Ministry of the Environment has announced the withdrawal of water samples from the Sarandí channel to analyze its composition and identify any toxic substances responsible for the phenomenon.
It would not be the first time that local industries download hazardous waste in waterways without adequate controls. The Rio de la Plata, which receives the waters of Sarandí, is one of the main waterways of Argentina and Uruguay, and the pollution of this basin could have worrying environmental consequences.
The color of the Sarandí canal could return to normal in the next few days, but the problem of the pollution of the rivers, often invisible, continues to represent one threat to local communities and water ecosystems.
It remains to be seen if this time the investigations will lead to concrete measures or if the channel will soon return to color other alarming colors.
