According to information gathered by the political party, discharges of alpechín (a residue from olive oil production) and pig slurry have allegedly occurred in the Espino stream. This waterway, crucial for the area, flows directly into the Montizón river.
The reported incidents coincide with a period of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Leonardo. PACMA suggests that this circumstance might have been exploited to facilitate the dispersion of the waste, thereby exacerbating the environmental impact.
The affected area is located near an olive oil cooperative and several pig farms. Suspicions fall on an olive mill situated in the El Algar area and nearby farms, which could be linked to the same owners.
These actions could constitute a serious infringement of current environmental legislation, violating the constitutional right to enjoy an adequate environment, as enshrined in Article 45 of the Spanish Constitution.
The complaint filed by PACMA includes extensive evidentiary material that, according to Pulido, supports the described facts, as well as the testimony of a direct witness. The organization has requested the Civil Guard to process the complaint, adopt urgent precautionary measures to prevent further environmental damage, open proceedings to clarify the facts and determine criminal, administrative, and civil liabilities, and grant access to the procedure information as an interested party.
PACMA emphasizes the seriousness of such practices, which pose a direct threat to fluvial ecosystems, biodiversity, and public health in the region.
