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River Cisadane Pollution in Tangerang: One Company Under Investigation
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River Cisadane Pollution in Tangerang: One Company Under Investigation

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Under investigation
  • Authorities in Tangerang, Indonesia, are investigating a company suspected of polluting the Cisadane River.
  • The river's water turned black, originating from the Kali Sabi estuary in Pakuhaji and Teluknaga districts.
  • The Banten provincial government has vowed to take strict action against the company if violations are confirmed.

The Banten provincial government is investigating a single company suspected of causing severe pollution in the Cisadane River, which has turned black in the Pakuhaji and Teluknaga districts of Tangerang Regency. Governor Andra Soni confirmed that the source of the pollution has been identified.

"The cause has been found, I have asked the Banten Provincial DLHK to coordinate with the Tangerang City DLH to immediately follow up," Soni stated. The black water was traced back to the Kali Sabi estuary in Kampung Bayur, Periuk Jaya Village, Periuk District, Tangerang City.

The cause has been found, I have asked the Banten Provincial DLHK to coordinate with the Tangerang City DLH to immediately follow up.

— Andra SoniConfirming that the source of the Cisadane River pollution has been identified and outlining the next steps.

Governor Soni emphasized that the company must be processed according to existing regulations and called for firm sanctions if the company is found to be in violation. "If a violation is proven, immediate firm and measured action must be taken in accordance with the provisions of the applicable laws and regulations," he said.

The Banten Environmental and Forestry Agency (DLHK) conducted the investigation and pinpointed the industrial source responsible for the discoloration of the river. The provincial government is committed to ensuring accountability and preventing further environmental damage.

If a violation is proven, immediate firm and measured action must be taken in accordance with the provisions of the applicable laws and regulations.

— Andra SoniStating the government's commitment to imposing strict sanctions on the polluting company.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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