According to the press release, they have to endure pollution “caused by air and noise” every day. “Almost every day we see piles of scrap smoke, without any controls or filters, we also have “indifferent” discharges of dangerous and contagious chemicals; chemical fertilizers, kaolin, taladrine and even, although it is always denied, radioactive substances.”

“The drop that has made the marmite overflow,” they say, is what happened on August 2. It is reported that after the fire caused the piles of scrap, it took eight hours and 21,000 liters of water to extinguish the fire. “We later learned that 21,000 litres of polluted water were dumped into the sea and that there was no ban on both bathing and fishing,” they say.

They add that the authorities ignore the citizens’ complaints, referring only to the “wealth and well-being” that the port has brought to the citizens.

During the press conference held, the Basque Government, the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, and the City Councils of Lezo, Pasaia, Errenteria and San Sebastián were asked to investigate the events of August 2, punish the culprits and solve the “unbearable” situation.

On the other hand, they wanted to make it clear that they are not against the port, that they are in favor of doing things properly. “Let the loading operations be carried out with all the guarantees for the health of the population of the area.”

Finally, it is reported that a complaint will be filed for a crime against public health.