Poisonous hydrogen cyanide detected in Tijuana River Valley, researchers say
by: Salvador Rivera
Posted: Sep 10, 2024 / 06:51 PM CDT
Updated: Sep 10, 2024 / 06:51 PM CDT
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — The County of San Diego is disputing findings by researchers who say they detected dangerous levels of hydrogen cyanide Monday morning in the Tijuana River Valley.
Hydrogen cyanide is an extremely poisonous and potentially deadly gas .
Researchers from San Diego State University and UC-San Diego claim they’ve also encountered hydrogen sulfide, another toxic material and this is why they decided to temporarily abandon their work in the area, leaving many residents to wonder if they are in danger.
Both compounds are said to be coming from the high volume of raw sewage flowing in from Mexico into the Tijuana River Valley just north of the border.
According to the International Boundary and Water Commission, for months, 40-50 million gallons of water tainted with raw sewage have been flowing daily into the Valley from the Tijuana side of the border.
https://www.borderreport.com/regions/california/poisonous-hydrogen-cyanide-detected-in-tijuana-river-valley-researchers-say/