San Diego's Hidden Health Crisis: Sewage Air

Sewage contamination from the Tijuana River is causing a hidden health crisis in San Diego's South Bay communities. - Hydrogen sulfide gas, causing a 'rotten egg' smell, is detected at levels disrupting schools and outdoor activities.

- Residents report headaches, respiratory irritation, and constant worry about invisible health impacts. - Billions of gallons of sewage-contaminated water have flowed into U.S.

territory, forcing beach closures. - The response has been slow and fragmented, lacking urgency to match the scale of the problem.

The article calls for faster infrastructure upgrades, consistent coordination, and transparent public health data to address the crisis.