The Water Services Corporation has pushed back strongly against claims of sewage being discharged into the sea in Gozo, warning that footage used at the European Parliament was of “unverified” origin.The controversy centres around a petition discussed by the Parliament’s Petitions Committee, which was partly based on a video shared by MEP Peter Agius allegedly showing sewage flowing at Ras il-Ħobż.However, WSC said an independent dive inspection carried out on Thursday found no damage to the wastewater outfall pipe at the site.Divers deployed by the corporation inspected the infrastructure and confirmed there was “no damaged pipe” and “no broken infrastructure” at Ras il-Ħobż, adding that the footage circulating online “does not reflect the situation on site”.The corporation also questioned the authenticity of the video, saying its origin, date and location could not be verified, and raised concern that such material had been used in formal EU proceedings.WSC warned that people who backed the petition may have been misled, as the claims were based on information “contradicted by physical evidence gathered at the site”.Despite this, Agius defended the broader concerns raised, clarifying that the Gozo footage he shared dated back “a few years”, but insisting it still reflects an ongoing issue. He also pointed to other videos presented to the committee, including alleged sewage outflows from Taċ-Ċumnija in February 2026 and Ta’ Barkat in Xgħajra in March 2026.The issue has also drawn attention from the European Commission, with a representative stating earlier this week that recent seawater readings in Malta indicate continued breaches of EU environmental rules, with further action expected.Agius argued that Maltese citizens have a right to clean seas, saying people are increasingly encountering polluted waters and closed bathing sites.Responding to WSC’s rebuttal, he added that the public can “see for themselves” the scale of the problem when beaches are shut due to contamination risks.WSC, however, insisted Malta’s wastewater infrastructure is operating in line with both Maltese and EU regulations, warning that the country’s reputation is being undermined by claims based on unverified material.The corporation also revealed it had invited Agius to visit its facilities and meet its management, but said the invitation was not accepted.Meanwhile, the Labour Party condemned the situation, questioning whether the Nationalist Party would distance itself from what it described as misleading claims.What do you make of this?Video credits to @WSC View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)•