NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 1, 2026Hillsborough
San Diego County proposes Tijuana River pollution containment system
San Diego County has introduced an initiative to capture and treat contaminated water in the Tijuana River to protect local communities and beaches. The project requires $5.8 million in funding and will be implemented in three distinct phases.
Read the full story at Noticias Tampa Bay (Univision)Why It Matters
The project aims to reduce water pollution affecting Southern San Diego beaches and communities, with a proposed budget of $5.8 million.
Key Facts
- San Diego County is proposing a new initiative to address pollution in the Tijuana River.
- The project aims to protect Southern San Diego beaches and communities.
- The proposed budget for the initiative is $5.8 million.
- The project is designed to be implemented in three phases.
- The primary function of the system is to capture and treat contaminated water.
Who's Mentioned
organizationSan Diego County“Local government body overseeing the proposal”personVirginia Castellanos“School nurse and Imperial Beach resident”personPaloma Aguirre“San Diego County Supervisor”organizationSouth Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant“Existing infrastructure project”locationTijuana River“The geographic site of the proposed pollution containment project.”personTerra Lawson-Remer“San Diego County Supervisor”