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Majority of Local Residents See Tijuana River Sewage as Threat to Air, Water, Health
BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO, JUL 8 – Mexico has not paid $88 million owed for sewage treatment despite U.S. efforts, causing beach closures, health issues, and disruption to Navy SEAL training, EPA reports.
- On Tuesday, county public health officials released survey results showing widespread concern about air quality, water safety, and health due to Tijuana River sewage pollution.
- The results follow untreated wastewater from Mexico flowing into the Tijuana River Valley, causing physical and mental health issues among residents and workers nearby.
- Over 2,000 residents participated in an online survey conducted by health officials, reporting new or worsening health issues, changes in daily habits, efforts to avoid the affected areas, and concerns about the safety of local tap water.
- Mark Beatty, the county assistant medical director, emphasized that individuals are investing their time and money in ways that aren’t necessary, and this issue should be addressed to allow them to focus on other priorities in their lives.
- Following these findings, the county plans to prioritize communication, water education, and health monitoring while continuing collaboration with agencies addressing sewage treatment upgrades and pollution reduction.
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(The Center Square) — The Environmental Protection Agency reports Mexico still owes the United States $88 million toward the treatment of millions of gallons of raw sewage from Tijuana that continues to flow into San Diego, shutting down beaches and…
EPA says Mexico still owes $88M for raw Tijuana sewage continuing to spill into San Diego
The EPA reports Mexico still owes the United States $88 million toward the treatment of millions of gallons of raw sewage from Tijuana that continues to flow into San Diego, shutting down beaches and even forcing the relocation of
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