Tijuana River Crisis Demands Action | San Diego News

E. coli levels in the Tijuana River are skyrocketing—sometimes 30,000 times above safe limits—threatening aquatic life and ecosystem health. Researchers urge faster wastewater infrastructure at the border and stronger action against polluters, while San Diego County launches its most ambitious public works project yet: a $1 billion facility to clean the river’s water, pending voter approval of a tax hike. This bold move signals a shift toward direct, large-scale solutions—and highlights the urgent need for cross-border collaboration to protect our waterways and communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/san-diego-news-now/how-contaminated-is-the-tijuana-river-san-diego-coastkeeper-researchers-have-answers More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5b1c18f7e3fac22e Report issues to [email protected].