Swamp in Merauke Faces Waste Emergency

The condition of the swamp next to the Eco Defender office on Jalan Raya Mandala Spadem, Gang Mandala 3, Merauke Regency, South Papua Province, on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

The swamp is polluted with waste. It is filled with garbage and dirt, its water is murky, and it emits an unpleasant odor. According to local residents, this condition has persisted for a long time and continues to this day.

People in the area, including children, often search for fish and snails in the swamp. Residents hope for efforts to clean and preserve the swamp to prevent health risks and protect the ecosystem.

Rawa di Merauke Darurat Sampah

Kondisi rawa di samping kantor Eco Defender di Jalan Raya Mandala Spadem Gang Mandala 3, Kabupaten Merauke, Provinsi Papua Selatan pada Sabtu, 8 Maret 2025.

Rawa tersebut dicemari oleh limbah. Rawa itu dipenuhi sampah dan kotoran, airnya keruh, dan berbau tidak sedap. Menurut warga setempat kondisi ini telah berlangsung lama dan terus berlanjut hingga saat ini.

Warga sekitar, termasuk anak-anak, sering mencari ikan dan keong di rawa tersebut. Warga mengharapkan adanya upaya untuk membersihkan dan menjaga kelestarian rawa agar tidak membahayakan kesehatan dan ekosistem.