SIC knows that the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) intends to advance with a process of serious offense against Lactogal, requiring the company to respond for damage caused in the Onda River.
The discharge of organic waste in the wave river is generating an exchange of accusations between the a and the Matosinhos Chamber. Lactogal says they are “green” waste, APA considers that, according to European law, they are “orange” waste, and the House requires the determination of criminal responsibilities.
Admittedly responsible for the discharge of organic waste in the Onda River, but limited, in the action, by the Portuguese Environment Agency. This is, in summary, the position of Lactogal, after the APA has
In a statement, Lactogal assures that it was a Biodegradable waste discharge, “green” classificationthat is, subject to biological treatment. The Portuguese Environment Agency says no. It ensures that, in the light of European legislation, it is “orange” waste, subject to tighter circulation and treatment standards.
APA source guaranteed SIC that Lactogal He knew since May that it was mandatory to notify the agency to send waste to Spain. Instead, he tried to pass the responsibility to the Spanish operator hired to treat waste.
With no alternative, and with deposits of overcrowded lames, Lactogal was forced to discharge in the wave river, causing, according to the Portuguese Environment Agency, The death of fish, ducks and other species, which led to the interdiction of two river beaches.
Lactogal claims that the interruption of the milking of cows that support the production would have led to the death of many animals.
Who does not compade with the company’s explanations is the mayor of Matosinhos, who wants the case to go to the last consequences.
SIC knows that the Portuguese Environment Agency aims to advance with a serious offense process against Lactog, requiring the company to respond for damage caused in the Wave River.
On Tuesday, a meeting is scheduled between APA and the unit based in Vila do Conde, in view of the regularization of future waste treatment processes.
