San Diego Union Tribune - Tijuana River sewage crisis costs region up to $503 million a year, study finds

September 15, 2026

San Diego County officials presented preliminary findings Tuesday from a long-awaited study that estimates the Tijuana River sewage and pollution crisis costs the regional economy between $125.6 million and $503.5 million annually, with unmitigated losses potentially reaching $7.9 billion over 20 years.

The Board of Supervisors received the draft report during its regular meeting, though no action ...

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