San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond called Tuesday for restrictions on border crossings into San Diego in response to sewage flow from Tijuana.
“For too long, Mexico has been allowed to get away with releasing hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the United States — poisoning our beaches, sickening our residents, and even forcing Navy SEALs to relocate training operations,” said Desmond. “That should end now.”
Desmond called on the federal government to limit cross-border travel and restrict the export of potable water into the Tijuana during any health-related threats declared by the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health.
The supervisor, who is termed out and has announced his candidacy for Congress as a Republican in the 49th District, said Mexico must face consequences because of the continued environmental problem.
“It’s clear that Mexico will not act unless real pressure is applied. This is a national security issue and a public health crisis,” he said. “Residents are getting sick. Their pets are getting sick. And our elite military forces are being put at risk. It’s unacceptable — and it’s time to hold Mexico accountable.”
Restricting cross-border travel would have a significant economic impact on the San Diego economy, which is closely integrated with Tijuana. An estimated 90,000 people, including both Mexican and and American citizens, cross the border heading north every weekday for jobs in San Diego County.
The longstanding sewage crisis arose because of rapid population growth and outdated treatment plants on both sides of the border. San Diego’s congressional delegation has sought over $650 million in federal funds to upgrade and expand the plant on the U.S. side.
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