# Punta Brava wastewater plant chemical spill > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/punta-brava-wastewater-plant-chemical-spill > Updated: 2026-09-29T23:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. A spill of approximately 1,000 liters of a solution containing 25% ferric chloride and 75% water occurred at the Punta Brava wastewater treatment plant in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. The incident was caused by the rupture of a one-centimeter diameter pipe in the facility’s tertiary treatment area, which is used for water intended for agricultural reuse. Authorities are investigating the cause of the rupture. Aqualia, the company managing the plant, has suggested the damage may have been intentional, noting that the pipe was not under conditions that would justify a rupture and citing security footage of an unauthorized individual entering the facility. The Cabildo de Tenerife, via the Consejo Insular de Aguas de Tenerife (CIAT), has filed a complaint to determine responsibility and verify if Aqualia followed proper safety, maintenance, and surveillance protocols. While Aqualia reports that preliminary analyses show the spill remained within the plant, the Stop Vertidos al Mar platform has alleged that part of the mixture entered the storm drain system, prompting inspections by local police and the Seprona unit of the Guardia Civil. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Tenerife authorities investigate Punta Brava chemical spill Authorities and the Cabildo de Tenerife are investigating a 1,000-liter ferric chloride spill at the Punta Brava treatment plant, amid suspicions of intentional damage by unauthorized persons. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tenerife-authorities-investigate-punta-brava-chemical-spill ### 2026-09-27: Punta Brava wastewater plant spill investigated for possible sabotage A 1,000-liter ferric chloride spill at the Punta Brava wastewater plant in Tenerife is being investigated as potential sabotage after an unauthorized person was seen on security footage. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punta-brava-wastewater-plant-spill-investigated-for-possible-sabotage --- Cite as: Punta Brava wastewater plant chemical spill. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/punta-brava-wastewater-plant-chemical-spill