Floodwaters have washed waste from an unauthorized landfill site into Weija Lake. The site is believed to contain a uncontrolled mix of municipal, industrial, and e-waste. Experts are concerned about the heavy metal contamination of the water source. Specifically, lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, and chromium are suspected to be present in the leak. This incident highlights the risks associated with illegal waste disposal. The breach occurred as a result of recent flooding. Local authorities are now facing a critical environmental challenge.
