20 Tons Of Dead Fish In Brazil's Piracicaba River, Factory Highlight Prosecutors Allegedly Polluting Prepare For Civil Steps

JAKARTA - A total of 20 tons of fish die simultaneously along the main river in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. This Kejadin is thought to be due to the disposal of illegal industrial waste from local sugar factories and ethanol.

Citing NBC News, Thursday, July 18, prosecutors in Sao Paulo said in a statement that analysis had raised dead fish in the Piracicaba River to around 10-20 tons.

Prosecutors added that preliminary investigations showed that there was an "disordered wastewater disposal" reaching the Piracicaba River from the Estiva factory in Sao Jose.

The Piracicaba River crosses a protected area called Tanqua. The area is also dubbed a mini-Pantana, its name is taken from a tropical wetland that is famous for the abundance of wildlife and exciting natural scenery with its basin area covering an area of 4,838 square miles.

On Wednesday, July 17 local time, the carcass of the fish seemed to float over the parts of the Piracicaba River.

The prosecutor has asked for a complete report on the condition of the river and is waiting for further technical information before taking further steps regarding civil and criminal steps.

Estiva, the company that operates the plant, allegedly the cause of the pollution, did not respond when asked for NBC News comments.