6 Most Dangerous Bodies of Water That Will Kill You - Page 5 of 8

Citarum River, West Java, Indonesia

Unfortunately, the reason why the Citarum River is deadly is because of something man-made – garbage. The place is so filled with non-biodegradable waste and harmful chemicals that it’s known to be the world’s most polluted river. There are over 200 textile factories lining the river banks, and the dyes and chemicals like arsenic and mercury are all dumped in the river. Combine here the millions of residents who treat the river like a giant trash bin, and for sure, no one’s crazy enough to drink water from this dumpsite.