The Lora del Río Town Hall has removed two abandoned asbestos cement pipes from the public road and has activated the protocol for their management, with the intervention of the La Vega Consortium and Seprona.
The Lora del Río Town Hall had to act urgently after locating two abandoned asbestos cement pipes in the middle of the street. The councillor for waste management, Vanesa Serrano Aguilar, ordered their immediate removal to avoid any risk to residents. The materials were temporarily placed in a sealed container.
According to the Town Hall, once the pipes were secured, the councillor contacted the La Vega Consortium to activate the established protocol for managing potentially toxic materials. Asbestos cement, used in the past for piping, can contain asbestos, a carcinogenic substance if inhaled in particles.
Intervention by Seprona and sealing of the container
As a result of the communication, the events were also reported to the Nature Protection Service (Seprona) of the Civil Guard. The agents proceeded to seal the container where the pipes are stored, awaiting their removal and management by authorized companies.
The Town Hall wanted to highlight the speed of the action.
“The action taken aimed to remove from the public road materials that had been irresponsibly abandoned by unknown individuals, preventing them from remaining accessible to the public,” states the municipal note.
For the residents of Lora del Río, the news has a direct impact: the sealed container is located in a central area, and it is expected that a specialized company will proceed with the final removal in the coming days. In the meantime, it is recommended not to handle the container or approach it.
Call for civic responsibility
The Town Hall has taken the opportunity to make a call for awareness.
“Asbestos cement and any other material that may contain potentially hazardous substances must be managed in accordance with current regulations, through authorized companies or by contacting the La Vega Consortium in advance,” reminds the Town Hall.
This is not the first time that hazardous waste has appeared in the streets of the region. The La Vega Consortium has already managed several cases of abandoned asbestos and asbestos cement in rural roads over the past year. Civic collaboration is key to preventing these incidents.
“Citizen collaboration is essential to preserve public health, protect the environment, and maintain public spaces in the best condition,” adds the statement.
Finally, the Town Hall has assured that it will continue to act with the utmost diligence in the face of any incidents of this type, always prioritizing the safety of residents. For any inquiries regarding the management of hazardous waste, citizens can contact the La Vega Consortium or the Town Hall itself.
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