No, the improvements started in the 70's and 80's already due to more strict regulations for companies. Although maybe this helped the industry in Asia get a co

No, the improvements started in the 70's and 80's already due to more strict regulations for companies. Although maybe this helped the industry in Asia get a competitive advantage. Also a lot of the water pollution was due to washing powder that used to contain phosphates. Those were forbidden in the 80's.