Water Pollution - Vietnam Facts
- Vietnam's population totals to over 86 million with an estimated GDP per capita of $3100.
- Vietnam is the 13th most populous country in the world.
- Almost two-thirds of its people live along the country's three main river basins- Thai Binh, Mekong Delta and Dong Nai.
- Vietnam has 2360 rivers totaling to more than 10 km and it would appear that this should provide copious supply of water to the nation.
- Vietnam has improved its water supply situation in the past few decades, many rural parts of the country who are often the poorest communities, have not seen significant improvement.
- Reported that only 39% of the rural population has access to safe water and sanitation.
- Almost 80% of the diseases in Vietnam are caused by polluted water.
- Due to the rapid economic development in Vietnam, river water quality has been affected along with an increased concentration of various toxins in the water.
- Northern region of Vietnam around Hanoi (Arsenic Contamination) - About 7 million people living in this area have a severe risk of arsenic poisoning and since elevated levels of arsenic can cause cancer, neurological and skin problems, this is a serious issue.
Resources
http://www.eslstation.net/Lab_Information/Our_Lives/Places/Water_Pollution_Vietnam.htm (Causes of Water Pollution
in Vietnam)
http://thewaterproject.org/water-in-crisis-vietnam.php (Population)
http://www.wsp.org/sites/wsp.org/files/publications/44200822740_EAP_ESI_Vietnam_Full.pdf (Data)
in Vietnam)
http://thewaterproject.org/water-in-crisis-vietnam.php (Population)
http://www.wsp.org/sites/wsp.org/files/publications/44200822740_EAP_ESI_Vietnam_Full.pdf (Data)