According to the Catalan Water Agency, ACA, a spill of 1,000 cubic meters of food oil was recorded when a silo of the company in charge of its handling and management broke. The company is located on the Ripollet road.
The rapid intervention of the fire department, rural agents, local police and the Catalan Water Agency (ACA) allowed the containment of the product in the riera Seca, preventing it from reaching the Besòs River and thus minimizing the damage to the ecosystem.
The spill of food oil in the riera Seca of Santa Perpètua de Mogoda generated great concern among the inhabitants of the area and the authorities in charge of preserving the environment.
This event has been described as “accidental” by the Mossos d’Esquadra, but it has generated important environmental consequences.
The impact of the spill of 1,000 cubic meters of oil
However, the impact of the oil spill in the riera Seca has been considerable.
In addition to staining the water a yellow color, the presence of lipids has been detected in the affected area.
The fauna and flora of the site have been damaged, which has led to cleanup and restoration work being carried out in the area.
This episode has once again highlighted the importance of prevention and proper hazardous waste management.
The companies and entities in charge of their treatment must comply with strict regulations and protocols to avoid situations such as the one experienced in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda.
It is necessary to remember that toxic products can generate serious impacts on the environment, as well as affect the health of people and animals living in the area.
Other incidents in Catalonia
It is important to note that this is not the first incident of this type to occur in Catalonia.
In recent years, we have witnessed several chemical and toxic spills in different areas of the territory.
The most remembered for its magnitude was the accident of the Russian fishing vessel Oleg Naydenov, which suffered a fire and subsequent sinking in waters near the Canary Islands in 2014.
The fuel oil spill caused serious damage to the area’s ecosystem, as well as significant economic damage to the fishing and tourism sectors.
The proper management of hazardous waste is a task for everyone.
The companies and entities in charge of their treatment have the responsibility to ensure that their processes are secure.
This situation and the one that occurred with the oil spill, makes us reflect on the need to prevent accidents of this type in the future.
The vegetable oils and fats industry is essential for the production of food and other products.
