Lake Turns Pink In Argentina

In Argentina, two lakes which are intersecting in a far-flung coastal region, have turned cherry blossom pink shade due to pollution, as of now the phenomenon is not explained

In Argentina, two lakes which are intersecting in a far-flung coastal region, have turned cherry blossom pink shade due to pollution, as of now the  phenomenon is not explained. Local environmental department is worried that it could be harmful and caused by industrial taint.

The lakes are situated near an industrial park on the outskirts of Trelew.  Authorities ar researching on the phenomenon and gave conflicting views to local media, however sudden change in color of the lakes is harmful for all. Environment department was concerned and started taking initiatives to know the reason and to control pollution. 

Pablo Lada, local activist and a member of Argentina's National Ecological Network (RENACE), stated in an interview that the pink color could possibly be the result of a dye typically used to give prawns raised nearby their typically rose-pink colored tone. "I think that the pink lagoon uncovered a ...lack of treatment of this waste that has become a big problem," Lada said.

Regional environmental authorities are researching with their team, to find out the cause and potential damage to the lakes but still they haven't arrived at any conclusions.