The results of a new community health survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) show that cross-border sewage pollution isn’t just closing beaches, it’s disrupting the daily lives of people who live, work, and go to school in San Diego’s South Bay. The survey was conducted in November 2024.
More than 2,000 people completed the online survey. The majority of participants — 64% — reported new or worsening physical symptoms in the last 30 days, including coughing and congestion they believe are tied to the ongoing sewage crisis, while 65% said it’s also affecting their mental health…