Street and land pollution in Barcelona
Abril 7, 2008
· Archivado en Street/land pollution
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| Causes |
Consequences |
| • Factory closures
• Soil pollution from toxic waste |
• Derelict areas include sites that have formerly been used as factories, etc., but have been closed down; the areas remain unused and undeveloped for any other purposes.
• Industrial sites deposit pollutants on the ground they occupy and by leaks from tanks and underground pipes. The pollution comes to light when industrial areas are dismantled and given over to other uses, La Llagosta (now the Olympic Village) and the coastal strip of Sant Adrià and Besòs-Montgat provide examples of this problem. |
| • Domestic waste Street waste storage bins are a characteristic of Barcelona streets. The most densely populated districts often have refuse spilling from the bins onto the streets. |
• This creates offensive odours, is an eyesore and a health hazard, particularly in the summer heat. Collections are made at night, creating a great deal of noise. |
| • Sewer system’s capacity can be surpassed when there is torrential rain |
• Causes surface flooding and direct discharges to the sea via the overflows. Raw sewage is washed onto the beaches |
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