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San Diego County received two major boosts this week in its efforts to reduce pollution in the Tijuana River Valley: a new $46 million state grant program and a California Coastal Commission-approved project that will help cut harmful gases near the Saturn Boulevard crossing.
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People living in the South Bay, especially those near the Tijuana River Valley (TJRV), are experiencing high hydrogen sulfide (H2S) emissions, often recognized by the strong rotten egg smell produced by untreated wastewater flows.
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The County is partnering with the University of California San Diego to better understand how pollution from the Tijuana River Valley is affecting people living and working in nearby communities.
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People who work, live, visit, own businesses or are part of community organizations near the Tijuana River Valley are invited to take a survey measuring the economic impacts of the ongoing sewage pollution. The findings will help guide future funding and long-term solutions.
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The second and final phase in the connection of a sewer line in Mexico (the new International Collector) will begin soon and may temporarily increase wastewater flows to the U.S.
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An interactive online dashboard and map has gone live displaying current environmental conditions in South County including beach water quality and sewage odor data.
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The County is monitoring reports of an uptick in primarily overnight hydrogen sulfide (H2S) readings in the Tijuana River Valley, creating odor issues in the South County.
