The men who service Mumbai's sewers

    Dec. 13, 2013
    A fascinating view of the men who service the fetid sewers of Mumbai. These lower caste men unclog the sewers while dealing with toxic gasses in a confined space, a complete lack of protective equipment, along with all of the other hazards that go along with sewer work. Eighty percent of sewer workers die before the age of 60 and 25 men die every month.

    A fascinating view from Digg of the men who service the fetid sewers of Mumbai. These lower caste men unclog the sewers while dealing with toxic gasses in a confined space, industrial waste, a complete lack of protective equipment, along with all of the other hazards that go along with sewer work. Each day Mumbai produces enough sewage to fill 4,500 Olympic-size swimming pools. Eighty percent of sewer workers die before the age of 60 and 25 men die every month.

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