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وكالة الانباء العراقية (واع)
Iraq works on pollution accountability
The Ministry of Environment has confirmed that pollution levels in the Tigris and Euphrates rivers vary and depend on multiple sources, including untreated sewage, malfunctioning treatment plants, industrial and service discharges, and solid waste. It explained that reduced water flows diminish the river's natural capacity to dilute pollutants, thereby amplifying pollution impacts during dry periods. The ministry emphasizes the importance of addressing the source by sustainably operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, removing violations, and adopting both centralized and decentralized solutions. It underscores the need for coordination among government agencies to ensure the effective implementation of these measures, with plans to develop an operational matrix to clearly define responsibilities, timelines, and funding to ensure a more effective fight against pollution. Current treatment facilities face challenges such as project delays, operational inefficiencies, and shortages of materials, with a strong emphasis on the necessity of continuous and effective operation of the plants to achieve tangible improvements in water quality.
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