San Diego Congress members are urging the U.S. State Department to take stronger action against Mexico for the record sewage pollution flowing from Tijuana into southern San Diego, which is causing severe odors and health concerns.
Tammy Murga reports for The San Diego Union-Tribune.
In short:
- Officials have questioned why the U.S. State Department has not reprimanded Mexico over the pollution.
- The South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant is overwhelmed by the record amount of sewage and sediment crossing the border.
- Residents in southern San Diego are suffering from persistent odors and health risks linked to the pollution.
Key quote:
“Residents of Imperial Beach and South San Diego County have shared that the sewage odors linger all day and night, frequently causing them to wake throughout the night from the smell.”
— San Diego congressional delegation
Why this matters:
Persistent sewage pollution from Tijuana poses significant health risks to residents in southern San Diego, highlighting the urgency for international action and stronger diplomatic measures.
