The document discusses the River Medellin in Colombia. The River Medellin originates at 3,100 meters above sea level and flows through the city of Medellin. It has become polluted due to human waste, textile mills, and factories located along the river. The "Planta San Fernando" water treatment plant processes water from the river to purify it and return clean water to the environment in an effort to reduce pollution over time. The plant measures biochemical oxygen demand and oxygen levels to determine water quality, with lower oxygen indicating more contaminated water.