South Region Health Concerns - Tijuana River Valley & Beach Water Sewage Crisis Public Health Response

Page originally published 2/16/2024. Last updated 4/29/2025.

The County of San Diego cares for South Region residents and what they are experiencing around health and quality of life issues. This website provides information and resources on the health concerns and impacts from sewage and pollution in the Tijuana River Valley and surrounding communities.

Find information about environmental odors and how it may affect your community.
Find information about the current air quality in your community.
Find information, guidance, and resources on air quality and environmental odors for K-12 schools.
Find information, guidance, and resources about contaminated water from the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis.
Find information on the beach water quality in your community.

For more information, send an e-mail to the Epidemiology Unit.