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Akaki River Said Toxic 

Jump to full article: Panafrican News Agency, 1999-01-17
Author: Girma Aberra

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Despite its high toxicity, the Akaki river is still used for various purposes including irrigation and animal drink, according to an industrial pollution report. . . The major pollutant industries Dr. Mulat pointed out in his report included tanneries, breweries, wineries, distilleries, soft drink, chemical and metal work industries, the Addis Ababa Abattoir Enterprise and the National Tobacco Factory.

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