Sewage

This most recent incident isn’t the first-time sewage has spilled across the border.

NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry spoke to a professor who explains how sewage leaks contaminating water in southern San Diego County can impact the region in the long term.

“Water contact such as swimming, surfing and diving should be avoided during rain and for 72 hours following the rain event,” the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality said.

Beachgoers are urged to not enter ocean waters within 72 hours of a rain event. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea has the details.

A water contact warning was issued for the Imperial Beach shoreline Monday, where beachgoers were advised that ocean waters may contain sewage.

As of Saturday evening, the Coronado Shoreline reopened and a warning was issued for the Silver Strand Shoreline. Imperial Beach’s shoreline remained closed.

Millions of gallons of wastewater were released into the ocean. How are beachgoers reacting? NBC 7’s Jackie Crea has the story.

The Mayor of Coronado said Tuesday he has no confidence in the County of San Diego’s new water testing program.