Old Danube at Risk: Excessive Urine and Sunscreen Pollution
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The Old Danube in Vienna is facing a pollution crisis due to excessive urine and sunscreen use by bathers. According to city officials, 80% of the inputs come from humans, risking a 'tipping point' similar to the 1990s. The city's waterways chief, Gerald Loew, warns that the water body could collapse if bathers continue to use it as a toilet and apply sunscreen before swimming. The low water levels, caused by drought, are accelerating the problem. The city is monitoring the situation and replenishing the Old Danube with fresh water from the New Danube.
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