Researchers from San Diego State University have issued a dire warning regarding the Tijuana River. The river’s untreated sewage, industrial waste, and urban runoff pose a significant public health crisis, endangering the well-being of a wide range of individuals. In short:A new report by researchers at San Diego State University labels the Tijuana River a “public health crisis” due to extensive evidence of unhealthy conditions from untreated sewage to industrial waste. It is part of a broader effort to secure additional funding to repair and expand the federal wastewater treatment plant that treats Tijuana River flows. Key quote:“We don’t have the luxury to wait around ... we have to treat it like it is a crisis.”— Rep. Scott PetersWhy this matters:The contamination of the Tijuana River imperils public health, affecting residents on both sides of the border.

Source: The Guardian February 15, 2024 12:42 UTC