The crisis began on March 5 when heavy rainfall caused a general collector to collapse, flooding the school grounds with wastewater. Students and staff are currently relying on portable chemical toilets and bottled water provided by the school.
The Barcelona Education Consortium stated that technical teams have been unable to clear the blockage from inside the building. A street-level excavation will be required to resolve the issue, a process expected to take several more days.
“"It is not just about fixing a clog; an integral, planned intervention with a clear schedule is necessary."
The school's management and the AFA have long complained about the building's deteriorating state, citing recurring leaks and structural issues that the Consortium has failed to address permanently.
