Seven Trash Spots Found on Ciujung River Banks, DLH Lebak Beware of Rainy Season

LEBAK, GARISBUMI.com – The Lebak Regency Environmental Service (DLH) found at least seven piles of rubbish on the banks of the Ciujung River. It is feared that this rubbish will enter rivers when water levels increase during the rainy season.

The findings were obtained when DLH Lebak together with the Deputy Regent of Lebak Amir Hamzah and members of the Scout Movement conducted a search of the Ciujung River. The officers then picked up the rubbish which was dumped at a number of points around the banks.

Head of DLH Lebak Regency, Irvan Suyatupika, said that the pile of rubbish shows that the habit of throwing rubbish carelessly is still found around the river.

"We still found piles of rubbish on the banks of the Ciujung River. There are at least seven rubbish dumps around the river," said Irvan.

According to him, rubbish on the banks has the potential to be carried into rivers, especially when it rains and water levels increase. This condition can pollute rivers and hinder water flow.

"We collect the rubbish that is thrown on the riverbank together with members of the Lebak Scouts. We urge people not to throw rubbish on the riverbank or directly into the river," he said.

Irvan believes that this condition needs to be addressed immediately, especially ahead of the rainy season. Apart from carrying out transportation, DLH Lebak collaborates with sub-district heads to remind the public about the dangers of littering.