Those responsible for the spillage are three people who were clearing out a lumber room at the property where the tank is located. National Police have identified them, but no arrests have been made.
Workers have been emptying pipes supplying homes with drinking water from the contaminated reservoir since the early hours of the morning. Meanwhile, the 750 families affected on this housing development in Málaga are getting by as best they can, now that the initial fright has abated. The water supply company anticipates re-connection today.