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A worker sorts through used batteries to be burned in a furnace in Kampung Janada Inpres, Jagabaya village, Parung Panjang district, Bogor, West Java, Monday (20/08/2018). Collecting used batteries without permission and melting them violates the regulation on the management of hazardous waste materials.
A deeply alarming situation was found during Kompas’ investigation into lead pollution, with children as the main victims.
In Cinangka village, Ciampea district of Bogor regency, West Java, Kompas found children with a variety of developmental disorders, including seizures. All are indications of lead poisoning.