Due to the contamination caused by wastewater coming from southern California that end up in the ocean, San Diego beaches have been closed for more than a year and a half, stated Assemblymember David Álvarez on social media, where he spoke about his concern about this situation.

Our beaches have been closed for over 560 consecutive days, and billions of gallons of untreated toxic wastewater hitting Imperial Beach is impacting public health, our environment, and our local economy. This environmental disaster continues to worsen and we cannot risk further delays.

David Álvarez stated that this situation puts public health at risk and directly affects the local economy, as hundreds of tourists and local residents won’t be going to San Diego County beaches during the summer.

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In addition, the Democratic Assemblymember praised the actions by Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, Nora Vargas who will attempt to declare a State of Emergency during the Board of Supervisors’ meeting, which will take place on June 27 at 9 AM.

San Diego will be looking to request federal assistance from the United States government through the State of Emergency declaration for the beaches of southern California, which have been affected by contamination caused by wastewater coming from Tijuana that has reached the sea.

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