Researchers from UC San Diego discovered that pollutants from the Tijuana River, including raw sewage and industrial waste, are airborne in coastal areas, notably Imperial Beach. Samples indicated that sea spray aerosols contain harmful substances, such as drugs and personal care product chemicals, which have significant implications for air quality. This study reveals a new dimension to the sewage crisis, emphasizing its potential health impacts. The research calls for further investigation into how these airborne pollutants may affect community health.
Researchers have found that pollutants in the Tijuana River, which carries raw sewage and industrial waste from Tijuana, are also turning up in the air along the coast near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Often the sewage crisis is considered a water issue - and it is - but we show that it's in the air too. This study points to it being an air quality issue, which requires more focus and more study in the future to understand the effects of exposure to these chemicals.
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