Imperial Beach wants state of emergency declared due to sewage from Mexico
by: Salvador Rivera
Posted: Apr 28, 2023 / 01:34 AM CDT
Updated: Apr 28, 2023 / 05:45 PM CDT
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IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. — The city of Imperial Beach is asking the U.S. Department of State to declare a state of emergency over ongoing pollution coming from south of the border, in particular raw sewage.
Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre says the bacteria levels in the ocean are at “astronomical” levels and have led to consistent beach closures since Dec. 2021.
“I’ve asked for a state of emergency, because just like a tornado or a hurricane or a tsunami that can lead to a natural disaster, the levels of pollution that we’re talking about are impacting us,” said Aguirre.
https://www.borderreport.com/news/health/imperial-beach-wants-state-of-emergency-declared-due-to-sewage-from-mexico/
