Jakarta to Monitor Waste Runoff in Jakarta Bay

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Fishermen carry green mussels in the Jakarta Bay area, Kali Baru, Cilincing, Jakarta, Friday (08/08/2017). A number of studies state that green mussels cultivated in the region contain a high level of heavy metals, due to the severity of pollution in the waters of Jakarta Bay.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS – The Jakarta administration is making efforts to control pollution in Jakarta Bay by monitoring waste management among local businesses.

North Jakarta Deputy Mayor Ali Maulana Hakim said on Monday (25/2/2019) that the local environment agency was strictly monitoring businesses in the municipality for managing their waste, with companies required to submit quarterly waste management reports.