Pollution in the Kabul River: A Village Perspective: Final report
As part of a study of pollution in the Kabul River initiated by IUCN- Pakistan and others in 1992, a PRA was carried out in the village of Deri Zadad to examine the effects of pollution on health, downstream water uses and fisheries. Water pollution has negatively affected agriculture, the economic mainstay, and is the cause of human and livestock health hazards. Since the villagers have no control over the polluting process, they cope by finding alternative sources of water for drinking, irrigation and for livestock.