A canal in Buenos Aires has alarmed residents after turning bright red, leading to suspicions of local industrial pollution. Authorities are investigating the cause while community members express ongoing concerns regarding the water's toxic history.
Bright Red Canal Sparks Environmental Concern in Buenos Aires
Bright Red Canal Sparks Environmental Concern in Buenos Aires
Residents alarmed as Sarandí canal changes color, suspected dye or chemical waste culprits.
A canal in a bustling suburb of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has drawn significant attention after suddenly turning bright red, stirring fears among local residents. Images and footage taken on Thursday depict the vividly colored water flowing towards the Rio de la Plata, an area adjacent to an ecological reserve.
Local media speculates that the peculiar color change may have occurred due to the disposal of textile dye or chemical waste from a nearby industrial depot. In response to the alarming situation, Argentina's Environment Ministry has issued a statement announcing that they are currently analyzing water samples from the Sarandí canal to identify the cause behind the unsettling color transformation.
Reports indicate that by late afternoon, the intensity of the red hue in the water had diminished. Nevertheless, concerned residents, including a local woman named Silvia, have voiced their frustrations over longstanding issues. Silvia mentioned to a local news channel, C5N, that while the canal is bright red now, in the past it has appeared yellow, emitting a noxious odor that was difficult to tolerate even from a block away.
Another resident, Maria Ducomls, echoed similar sentiments, alleging that industries within the vicinity frequently dump waste into the canal. She recounted her experiences witnessing various colors in the water over time, confessing, "I've seen it colored differently in the past—bluish, green, pink, lilac, always with grease on top."
The incident raises serious questions about environmental regulations and the impact of industrial waste on local waterways in Buenos Aires, prompting calls for accountability and thorough investigations into practices surrounding waste disposal in the area.
