Acid pollutes South Africa lakes
- 12 years ago
Acid drainage from thousands of abandoned mines in the South African city of Johannesburg have poisoned major lakes there.
Experts say the toxic waters are rising at an alarming rate and are threatening to infiltrate the city's fresh watter supply.
Officials are now seeking solutions for the problem, which some have accused the government of neglecting for years despite warnings.
Jonah Hull reports from Johannesburg, where the once popular Robert Lake has lost many frequent visitors due to the acid drainage.
[November 5, 2010]
Experts say the toxic waters are rising at an alarming rate and are threatening to infiltrate the city's fresh watter supply.
Officials are now seeking solutions for the problem, which some have accused the government of neglecting for years despite warnings.
Jonah Hull reports from Johannesburg, where the once popular Robert Lake has lost many frequent visitors due to the acid drainage.
[November 5, 2010]