The municipality of Gijón (Asturias, Spain) has initiated a procedure to amend local cleanliness rules, aimed at combating the "misuse" of the sewer system. The draft, now open for public consultation, proposes a ban on the discharge of solid residues, aggressive chemicals, and any liquids that hinder biological wastewater treatment.
The new regulations provide for fines for discharging black water from motorhomes and caravans, as well as for emptying swimming pools. The rules will also cover portable toilets on construction sites and at events, and the operations of tanker trucks. The consultation period runs until the 27th; residents over 16 may participate.