In the past week, residents across multiple provinces in China have taken to social media to report alarming conditions in their tap water—ranging from foul, sewage-like odors to discoloration and oily textures.
Video footage and photos shared online show murky yellow or black water flowing from kitchen faucets, with some describing the smell and appearance as resembling diesel and coffee. The Chinese edition of The Epoch Times’ sister media outlet NTD captured footage and images from Chinese social media.
The uproar began in Hangzhou, China, where widespread reports of foul-smelling tap water prompted residents to queue at local water resource sites with buckets and jugs in hand on July 21. While local authorities have issued repeated assurances that the water meets safety standards, public skepticism remains high….
Outrage Grows as Chinese Netizens Report Sewage-Like Tap Water in Several Provinces
