Environmental Campaign "Goletta Verde" targeting four severely polluted locations in Savona
The Ligurian coast is facing a significant environmental challenge, with four heavily polluted points identified in the province of Savona according to recent findings. The Legambiente campaign with Goletta Verde has highlighted the mouths of rivers as the primary sources of pollution, as they serve as direct entry points for pollutants into this sensitive marine area.
The mouth of the canal at Lungomare Diaz 161 in Ceriale, the mouth of the Quiliano stream in Savona, the mouth of the Pora river in Finale Ligure, and the mouth of the Maremola stream in Pietra Ligure are among the polluted points. Surprisingly, 3 of the 11 points that exceeded legal limits were found at sea, underscoring the widespread nature of the issue.
Stefano Raimondi, the spokesperson for Goletta Verde, emphasizes the need for immediate programming of interventions to improve wastewater treatment and eliminate polluting discharges. The campaign underscores the importance of inspecting discharges from the hinterland and investing in infrastructure, such as wastewater treatment plants and sewer networks, to address the root causes of the pollution.
The sea, a treasure trove of biodiversity and a fundamental economic asset for the national economy, is being treated in an unacceptable manner. The Goletta Verde campaign has touched all coastal regions of Italy, shedding light on the need for concerted action to protect our coastlines.
In the coming days, a national picture of the campaign's findings will be presented, offering a comprehensive view of the pollution levels along the Italian coastline. The journey of Goletta Verde is approaching its end, but the call to action remains: to safeguard our coastal waters and ensure a cleaner, healthier future for all.
Science indicates that the mouths of certain rivers, such as the one at Lungomare Diaz 161 in Ceriale, Quiliano stream in Savona, Pora river in Finale Ligure, and Maremola stream in Pietra Ligure, are significant sources of pollution in the Ligurian coast's health-and-wellness and environmental-science perspective. To counteract this problem, it's crucial to invest in infrastructure, like wastewater treatment plants and sewer networks, and implement interventions to improve wastewater treatment and eliminate polluting discharges, as emphasized by Stefano Raimondi from Goletta Verde.
