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Gijón tightens rules on wastewater discharge from caravans and pools

21.07.2026 19:01 1 min 2 sources РУС
La Nueva España SPA + 1 more
Gijón tightens rules on wastewater discharge from caravans and pools
Original source: El Comercio: Diario de Asturias

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The municipality of Gijón has put out for public consultation a draft amendment to its waste and hygiene ordinance, banning black water discharge from motorhomes and pool emptying. Consultations run until the 27th.

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.

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Gijón moves to regulate pool draining, chemical toilets at events, and caravan black water

21.07.2026 La Nueva España SPA Original source

Gijón targets motorhome wastewater and pool draining in new cleanliness ordinance

21.07.2026 El Comercio: Diario de Asturias SPA Original source

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