"He said don't eat the rice and don't drink the water." Residents of Liangqiao say their river is polluted because of the iron-ore mine about 35 miles away, which is run by a nationally owned company.

The Sarandi River flows through poverty-striken and industrial areas that include several factories which operate hazardous ...

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(The Center Square) — As the Red River Expressway project breaks ground ... An increase in noise pollution, increase in air pollution, and a decrease in property values," said Compton.

The Passaic River flows about 80 miles from the Highlands of Morris County to the Newark Bay. The lower 17 miles are the most contaminated.