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Sacred springs of South Africa—pure waters or polluted? We found tiny bits of plastic in the samples we tested

Sacred springs of South Africa—pure waters or polluted? We found tiny bits of plastic in the samples we testedWorldPing

Across South Africa, natural springs are more than sources of freshwater. Some are places of healing, spiritual cleansing and rituals, where communities collect water and maintain longstanding cultural connections with the environment.

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