Here we have a body of water that can destroy us, but only because we screwed it up. Citarum River might well be the most polluted, trash-filled bit of water on the planet. Thanks to more than 500 factories that line the river, plus the area’s lack of trash collection or modern plumbing, the river has filled with waste and rubbish to the point where you can barely see the water. And this is the area’s main water supply! Locals use this river for drinking, bathing, and even boiling food. Suffice to say, they put their health and lives on the line every time. But sadly, they don’t have a choice. They made their bed, and now they must lie in it—literally, since the trash is so thick you could probably sleep on it