SAN DIEGO–The U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) was notified of an ongoing sewage spill Monday and subsequently reported the spill to the County Department of Health.
The spill reportedly began before noon on Saturday originating from Mexico and crossing the International Border at Yogurt Canyon, approximately ¼ mile east of the Pacific Ocean, before entering Border Field State Park. It is estimated that approximately 560,000 gallons has spilled to date and sewage continues to spill at a rate of approximately 158 gallons per minute. At this time the spill is collecting on the access road to Friendship Park and in the adjacent areas, and mixing with stagnant water from the recent storm. Mexico is actively working to stop the spill; however an estimated time for the completion of repairs is unknown.
Signs warning of sewage contamination are posted at areas impacted with sewage in Border Field State Park. At this time it is unlikely that sewage will adversely impact surface waters or the ocean but the public is warned to avoid contact with sewage-impacted water in the vicinity.
