Sewage leak forces closure of popular beach in Lanzarote
Authorities in Arrecife have ordered the temporary closure of Playa de El Reducto after suspected sewage leaks were detected near Punta del Camello. The situation has prompted legal action from the local council against Consorcio del Agua de Lanzarote and its network management company, Canal Gestión Lanzarote.
Local police officers were sent to the affected area to document the incident and report a potential breach of maintenance responsibilities. According to the council, this is not the first time discharges have been recorded in this part of the coastline, raising growing concerns about the state of the wastewater infrastructure.
Mayor Yonathan de León has repeatedly called on the water authorities to carry out the necessary works to prevent further leaks. A recent report by the Gobierno de Canarias identified several facilities in Arrecife that require urgent upgrades to meet environmental standards and stop wastewater from reaching the sea.
As a precautionary measure, the Department of Beaches and Environment has closed El Reducto to the public and issued an advisory warning for people to stay out of the water. Health technicians are currently analysing water samples to determine the extent of the contamination before any decision is made to reopen the beach.
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