Is the Nile river clean or dirty?

'Question of life' Despite its importance, the Nile is still heavily polluted in Egypt by waste water and rubbish poured directly in to it, as well as agricultural runoff and industrial waste, with consequences for biodiversity, especially fishing, and human health, experts say.



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The River Nile is the primary source of freshwater for drinking, irrigation, and industrial purposes in Egypt.

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While tap water in Egypt is considered safe for showering and brushing your teeth, it contains high levels of chlorination and isn't advised for drinking. The safest option is to drink bottled water which is widely available but always check that the seal is intact.

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Famine and death occur when the flood is delayed and the Nile dries up. About 110 million Egyptians eat, drink and live on the Nile waters, the only life artery.

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Several scientific explanations have been offered to account for the Nile's vivid red color, the death of fish, and the fouling of the river. In 1957, scholar Greta Hortsuggested it was due to silt from the river's southern tributaries which carried flagellate protozoa.

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Olifants River, South Africa and Mozambique The river has notoriously made it to the news on one too many occasions for crocodile attacks.

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While Egypt is considered to be very safe for tourists, including people from the United States, the country's Northern Sinai Peninsula is an exception. This is the only part of Egypt that is deemed to be potentially dangerous for tourists. In fact, it is considered to be a risky area even for ordinary Egyptians.

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Although it has long been a good value destination, a massive currency devaluation in recent months, coupled with prices becoming more competitive due to a reduction in Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian and American tourists, has turned Egypt into the bargain of the season — provided you avoid big international brands and ...

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