In 2023, UPM-Kymmene's wastewater discharge contained COD and BOD above the safe limits

UPM-Kymmene

Water Pollution

14: Life below Water14: Life below Water
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2021-10-08 - Impact Rater S Chandrakant Reddy S. Apr 25th, 2024
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Globally, around 80% of wastewater is discharged without proper treatment1. Water pollution results in algal blooms in aquatic environments, which quickly increase nutrient levels that support plant and algae growth while reducing water O2 levels2...

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UPM-Kymmene

Water Pollution

14: Life below Water14: Life below Water
Written by
2021-10-08 - Impact Rater S Chandrakant Reddy S. Apr 25th, 2024
Reviewed by

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