# Environmental investigation in Parghelia, Calabria > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/environmental-investigation-in-parghelia-calabria > Updated: 2026-08-25T12:11:13.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Authorities in Parghelia, Calabria, initiated an investigation into wastewater disposal at the Costa dei Monaci residential complex. Following inspections by the Carabinieri and technical support from Arpacal, officials seized a sewage system, an underground structure, and a bar attached to the Le Fornaci beach club. By late August, the coastal waters in the Sabbie Bianche / Fornaci area were declared to be in legal compliance following monitoring by the Public Prosecutor's Office of Vibo Valentia and regional agencies. As a result, Mayoral Ordinance n. 25 revoked the previous ban on bathing, restoring suitability to the area. Despite the restoration of bathing rights, the local opposition group ‘Guardare al Futuro’ has called for greater transparency. The group highlighted previous municipal orders regarding the urgent need for repairs to sewage lifting pumps, network maintenance, and the remediation of rainwater pipes affected by sewage mixing. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Parghelia restores coastal bathing suitability after sewage emergency The ‘Guardare al Futuro’ group in Parghelia is calling for administrative transparency after coastal waters were restored to legal bathing standards following a sewage-related emergency. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/parghelia-restores-coastal-bathing-suitability-after-sewage-emergency ### 2026-08-19: Parghelia authorities seize sewage system following environmental inspections Authorities in Parghelia, Calabria, have seized a sewage system and an underground structure following inspections into wastewater disposal at a residential complex. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/parghelia-authorities-seize-sewage-system-following-environmental-inspections --- Cite as: Environmental investigation in Parghelia, Calabria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/environmental-investigation-in-parghelia-calabria