Overview

• Seven municipalities from Gandia to Oliva have closed more than 16 kilometers of coastline after rice-like white granules washed ashore on June 8.
• Guardia Civil and maritime authorities are investigating a suspected land-based spill concentrated near the Serpis river mouth.
• Seprona agents collected samples from multiple beaches and adjacent waters for laboratory analysis to identify the material’s nature and toxicity.
• Mayors have lifted beach access restrictions for sand but maintain red-flag advisories to keep swimmers out of the water.
• Officials say analysis results are due within two days and will determine whether beaches can reopen for bathing.