Oil Spill in Spain: Three Polluted Beaches Closed to the Public in This Highly Touristy City
The oil spill stretched over two kilometers and its source has not been identified. Cleanup operations have been carried out, but authorities must wait until water tests return to normal before they allow swimming again.
cleaning Three beaches in Valencia, eastern Spainclosed to the public during the tourist season after a Oil leak Emergency services said on Wednesday that the cyclone had reached a depth of several hundred metres from the coast. Residents and holidaymakers were left in shock mid-morning on Tuesday, July 16, when a giant black slick appeared in the sea.
Wednesday afternoon, 35 m3 of waste collected And “The coast is clean”referred to the Valencia 112 service on the social networkThe beaches of Saler, Arbre del Gos and La Garovera are closed to swimming.
(07:00 h) Mancha Hydrocarbonos Playa del Saler:
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“The condition of the beach will be analyzed with a view to reopening it, but swimming will not be allowed until water tests are conducted and the results are negative.”The same service has been added.
OriginThe oil spill that was noticed on Tuesday In this very touristic area of Spain which has affected part of the Natural ParkIt is not known yet on Wednesday.
“All avenues of investigation remain open regarding the source of the oil spill.”Valencia's deputy governor, Raquel Ibáñez, told reporters at the scene that maritime authorities had been deployed in the area. “Ensure that there is no further pollution in the sea.”
AFP correspondents reported that technicians wearing white coats and protective masks on their faces were extracting oil slicks from these beaches on Wednesday using a shovel.
“The area where the oil was discovered is now clear of contamination, according to all inspections we have conducted, both late yesterday and this morning.” Ms. Ibanez confirmed.
We have the best professionals to […] Material type analysis Also for “Investigation and monitoring of groundwater level development” Hydrocarbons “And its effect on the sea” She confirmed.
“The municipality's first goal” he is the “Back to normal”in order to “We can reopen the beaches to Valencians and tourists”For his part, Juan Carlos Caballero, head of civil protection in Valencia, said, according to the city council's website.
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