Water & Air Pollution Alerts
A snapshot of critical environmental issues worldwide, plus an AI tool to check specific locations. This data is for awareness. Always consult local authorities.
Global Pollution Alerts
A snapshot of critical environmental issues worldwide. Select a continent to filter.
Vaal River
River - South Africa
Extreme E. coli levels from over 150 megalitres of raw sewage daily. Unsafe for any contact.
eThekwini (Durban Beaches)
Beach - South Africa
Consistently high E. coli levels from industrial spills and failing sewage infrastructure. Frequent beach closures.
Highveld Priority Area
Air - South Africa
One of the world's worst air pollution hotspots due to coal-fired power stations. High SO2, NOx, and particulate matter.
Flint
Tap Water - USA
Ongoing crisis from lead contamination in drinking water due to corroded pipes. Poses severe neurological risks.
Cancer Alley
Air - USA
Industrial corridor with abnormally high cancer risks due to air pollution from over 150 petrochemical plants.
Amazon River
River - Brazil
Contamination from illegal gold mining (mercury), deforestation (sediment runoff), and untreated urban sewage.
Delhi
Air - India
Regularly experiences some of the worst air quality globally, with hazardous levels of PM2.5 from vehicle emissions, industry, and crop burning.
Ganges River
River - India
Severely polluted with industrial effluent, untreated sewage, and agricultural runoff, making it one of the most polluted rivers in the world.
Po River
River - Italy
Significant pollution from industrial discharge, agricultural pesticides, and urban wastewater from northern Italy's industrial heartland.
AI Pollution Checker
Check potential pollution risks for any water source worldwide.AI results are based on public data and may not be 100% accurate.