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A Study on the Effect of Water Pollution on Onshore Communities Along the Yangon River ( Kyaw Naing Tun, 2025) Kyaw Naing Tun The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of water pollution on onshore communities in Myanmar. This study mainly used descriptive method by using primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected from 150 respondents who are living onshore of Yangon riverbank by using simple random sampling method. The findings indicate that water pollution negatively affect socioeconomics conditions, and health conditions of the respondents. The findings also emphasize that water pollution not only undermines environmental sustainability but also leads to economic burdens, livelihood insecurity, and serious health challenges for local communities. The findings also highlight that poor water quality contributes to increased medical expenditures and negative affects household income by reducing productivity. Therefore, this study suggests that it is important to conduct the environmental laws and regulations, improvement of water infrastructure, health education programs, and collaborative efforts among all stakeholders. 2025-06-01 https://meral.edu.mm/records/11741