Majority of local residents see Tijuana River sewage as threat to air, water, health

South Bay residents have serious concerns about air quality, drinking water and their health as they continue to live with the Tijuana River pollution crisis, according to survey results released Tuesday.

The Assessment of Chemical Exposures survey, based on answers from 2,099 people near the border, was conducted last November by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

Of those who filled out questionnaires, 97% said they were concerned about air quality and 96% about beach water quality. Another 94% cited concerns over Tijuana River quality and 86% over the cleanliness of drinking water…

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