{"id":311392,"date":"2026-05-12T03:32:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T03:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/311392\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T03:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T03:32:15","slug":"beachgoers-face-foul-smell-as-wastewater-pollutes-popular-california-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/311392\/","title":{"rendered":"Beachgoers face foul smell as wastewater pollutes popular California coast"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN DIEGO, Calif. \u2013 Thousands of residents in San Diego<\/a> are dealing with an awful stench emanating from the Tijuana River, posing health risks and the potential closure of Southern California\u2019s best-known beaches.<\/p>\n

The Tijuana River Valley, which lies between the City of Tijuana, Mexico,<\/a> and San Diego, has been affected by untreated wastewater, which is beginning to affect businesses such as the upscale resort city of Coronado, California<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Hotel del Coronado, an iconic and astonishing venue with a long and rich history<\/a> dating back to 1888, has long suffered from the foul stench.<\/p>\n

The upscale resort has fallen victim to pollution due to millions of gallons of wastewater infiltrating the water along the beach<\/a> every day.<\/p>\n

\"CORONADO,<\/p>\n

CORONADO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 18: General view of the atmosphere during the Hotel Del Coronado Grand Opening Event on June 18, 2025 in Coronado, California.<\/p>\n

(Getty Images)<\/p>\n

“Untreated wastewater flows, contaminated sediment loads, and trash influxes plague the Tijuana River watershed, adversely impacting the affected environment, surrounding communities, and overall public health and safety of the region,” a statement from the California State Lands Commission reads.<\/p>\n

This occurs because transboundary flows from Mexico into the U.S. regularly occur due to inadequate water infrastructure that becomes overwhelmed by wastewater, debris, and heavy rainfall.<\/p>\n

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Untreated wastewater and sewage overflows impede public access to the coast, forcing beaches to close for prolonged periods due to fecal contamination and poor air and water quality.<\/p>\n

\"San<\/p>\n

San Diego CA – December 22: A water contamination sign warns beach goers about high bacteria in the water in Imperial Beach on Thursday, December 22, 2022.<\/p>\n

In fact, the iconic Hotel del Coronado<\/a> closed down for 129 days in 2025 due to this ongoing issue.<\/p>\n

Recently, a member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, Paloma Aguirre, has made numerous attempts to seek help from state government officials to declare a State of Emergency.<\/p>\n

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“We aren\u2019t just smelling a rotten egg odor; we are breathing in a gas that causes immediate sickness,” Aguirre said.<\/p>\n

\"Imperial<\/p>\n

Imperial Beach, CA – September 10: On Saturday posted warning signs at Imperial Beach from County of San Diego Environmental Health and Quality warn the public of the possibility of sewage in the beach water.<\/p>\n

“Our air is toxic. Our beaches are hazardous to our health. Our families feel trapped indoors,” Aguirre said.<\/p>\n

According to officials, wastewater from the city of Tijuana is supposed to be diverted before entering the Tijuana River Valley in California, then discharged five miles out into the ocean.<\/p>\n

Thousands of people continue to suffer from poor air quality caused by Aerosolization and stenching pollutants carried through the water flows.<\/p>\n

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As summer<\/a> approaches, the issue could cause serious health<\/a> and financial problems for thousands of Americans in the region.<\/p>\n

People are calling on local, state and federal officials to take the necessary actions to solve the problem in the long term.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A sign reads “Stop The Stink” near the Tijuana River Valley area by Border Field State Park along the US-Mexico border between San Diego and Tijuana in San Diego County, California, on April 23, 2025. In recent years, the US-Mexico border sewage pollution problem has closed beaches and raised concerns over public health issues.<\/p>\n

A plethora of agencies are involved in efforts to resolve and improve the many issues affecting water quality, air quality, infrastructure<\/a> and public health, so Californians can safely<\/a> enjoy the outdoors.<\/p>\n

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President Trump has called upon Mexico to address the flow of untreated wastewater entering the U.S., posing a serious health risk to thousands of people.<\/p>\n

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