• FCC Aqualia’s sewer overflow system in Barbate activated automatically during exceptional rainfall on Aug. 20, limiting flooding risk.
• Discharges occurred into the Barbate river, prompting a temporary beach closure over the weekend as a precautionary measure.
• Overflows stopped once rainfall eased; next-day inspections found discharge points dry, with the network operating normally.
• Event was described as within authorized environmental permits under Andalusia’s regulations, with diluted effluent due to heavy rain volumes.

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