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County expands response to Tijuana River sewage crisis and directs staff to explore litigation and federal advocacy
Summary
After a lengthy briefing, the Board unanimously accepted recommendations to expand mobilization on the Tijuana River sewage crisis, including CDC and ATSDR surveys, enhanced monitoring, and a staff report within 90 days on potential legal options and federal funding pathways.
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 22 accepted a multiagency update and directed staff to continue expanded mobilization to address sewage and pollution flowing from the Tijuana River Valley. The unanimous vote approved staff recommendations that include ongoing public‑health surveillance, expanded air and beach monitoring, community outreach, and exploration of legal options to hold potentially responsible parties accountable.
County public health leaders described a sequence of actions: routine and expanded water quality and hydrogen sulfide monitoring, distribution of air purifiers in affected communities, a CDC‑led…
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