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Outrage Grows as Chinese Netizens Report Sewage-Like Tap Water in Several Provinces

Outrage Grows as Chinese Netizens Report Sewage-Like Tap Water in Several Provinces
Chinese netizens shared images and videos of allegedly contaminated tap water in several provinces in July 2025. Video screenshot by The Epoch Times
Michael Zhuang
Michael Zhuang
7/24/2025|Updated: 7/24/2025
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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.
Michael Zhuang
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Michael Zhuang is a contributor to The Epoch Times with a focus on China-related topics.
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