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ADB Approves Loan To Clean Up Most Polluted River In China

June 27, 2006
"By improving environmental and sanitary conditions in the project areas, the project is expected to reduce the incidence of water- and vector-borne diseases, and improve living conditions,"
- Lyaziza Sabyrova, ADB economist

Manila, Philippines - The Asian Development Bank said Monday it approved an 80 million-dollar loan to help clean up one of China's most polluted rivers.

Four waste treatment plants would be built along with three solid waste management facilities.

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