Nanay River on alert: All of Iquitos could be contaminated with mercury in the water due to illegal mining
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The Nanay River in Peru has been placed on alert due to the advancing threat of illegal mining operations within the region. These unauthorized activities heavily utilize mercury, which directly threatens the safety and quality of the water supply.
As the primary source of drinking water for the city of Iquitos and its surrounding basin, the contamination risks endangering the entire local population. In addition to the looming water crisis, the illegal operations are threatening local fishery resources, amplifying environmental and public health concerns for the area.
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