Possible contamination by chemical substances is further backed up by complaints from local residents of itching, peeling skin – even after only one exposure to the river water. The real impact is much more severe and can result in deaths and declining birth rates. “The color of Degeuwo River water has changed to black. Gross and oily water. Leg or other body parts if exposed to water, usually get an itchy rash, even flaky, “said one resident Degeuwo, Tinus Dekepa, to tabloidjubi.com Friday June 1st.
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