TOPIC 11: Pollution in the Baltic

TOPIC 11: Pollution in the Baltic

Note Taken
1.The Neva river 's bed is a mix or ridges and troughs that trap pollutants and starve fish and plant life of oxygen.
2.As it has a narrow outlet to the ocean,it takes 25-30 years to refresh its water.
3.Due to overfishing and pollution,fishes are unable to grow again.
4.30% of water going in to the Neva river is unfiltered.
5.There are companies dumping waste products into the river.
6.A new treatment plant is needed to save the situation.

Conclusion
The Neva river is full of pollutants,strave fish and plant lacking of oxygen.The river needs at least 25 years to refresh its water as is only has a narrow outlet to the ocean.Fishes are able to grow due to pollution and overfishing.At least 30% of the waters going into the river is unfiltered.Some companies are even dumping waste products into the river.A new plant is need to save the situation.

I think a lot of cleaning up of the rivers needs to be done.They can't wait for the water to refresh itself.The river is unable to refresh if pollution keep taking place.