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San Diego supervisors renew focus on Tijuana River sewage crisis as residents press for state and federal emergency declarations
Summary
Board and public speakers urged faster action and more testing after independent researchers reported hazardous odors in South County. County health staff said federal agencies including CDC and ATSDR are joining local efforts; supervisors approved consent items that continue county response work.
San Diego County supervisors and public health officials on Sept. 11 renewed emphasis on the cross‑border sewage pollution in the Tijuana River Valley after residents and researchers reported ongoing air and water impacts.
Chairwoman Nora Vargas and Vice Chair Tara Lawson Reimer described recent steps the county has taken to investigate health risks and assist affected residents while urging continued federal and state support. "The National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry are now collaborating with the county to develop an urgent response effort," Lawson Reimer said, adding that the county asked the Centers for Disease Control and the California Department of Public Health to investigate potential health impacts.
The matter drew extensive public comment from residents and local organizations. Sarah…
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