HEALTHALLAFRICA
South Africa: Air and Water Pollution Harming Joburg's Poorest Communities
Failing wastewater treatment works, ageing sewage infrastructure, smouldering illegal dumps, industrial and urban runoff, and a legacy of mining activities are degrading Johannesburg's air and water quality, disproportionately harming the city's poorest communities.
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