Emergency Tijuana Sewer Repairs Could Increase Sewage Flows in the South Bay

Emergency Tijuana sewer repairs could increase sewage flows in the South Bay

San Diego County officials are warning South Bay residents of potential sewage impacts due to emergency repairs on a major pipeline in Tijuana, which could cause increased cross-border flows into the U.S. and lead to beach closures and public health concerns.

Emergency repairs underway on leaking Tijuana sewage line

Emergency repairs began Thursday night on a leaking wastewater pipe in Tijuana, which may result in stronger odors, increased wastewater, and potential beach closures, the US International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) reports. The repair on the leaking Parallel Gravity Line is expected to take at least 24 hours. During the repair window, two pump stations — PBCILA and PB1 — will be taken offline, rerouting flow from the Tijuana sanitatio…