South Bay residents urged to take precautions as sewage odors increase

South Bay residents urged to take precautions as sewage odors increase

The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District is alerting residents of increased hydrogen sulfide levels in the Tijuana River Valley due to the recent sewage spill, and is advising them to take precautions to reduce exposure to the odors.

As odors increase in Tijuana River, county health offers guidance to residents

The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District reported higher-than-normal hydrogen sulfide readings from the Tijuana River, prompting the county to offer guidance to residents concerned about the air. According to the county, the increase in odors in the last 24 hours “appears to be associated with reports from the (International Boundary and Water Commission) that sewage infrastructure work in...