$400M project launched to tackle South Bay sewage crisis

The planned expansion, combined with wastewater infrastructure improvements in Mexico, aims to stop up to 90% of untreated wastewater from reaching San Diego’s beaches. The project will be funded with $400 million in federal funding.

Urtason said the efforts are long overdue.

“Rather than enjoying my home that I raised my children in, having BBQs out in my yard, I can t go out there. It s just a shame, it s pathetic. Everyone is just doing their little bit,” she said.

Work at the plant is expected to start this year as the CDC continues investigating the public health impacts of sewage pollution.

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