The two largest sewage system pumps in San Diego are aging and won’t be replaced for years. Meanwhile, large-scale sewage spills are occurring more often, especially as the region faces more heavy rain events.
Marco Valdez shows off a bonito on the Pepper Park pier in National City, while Don Cruz preps for a selfie, Sept. 14, 2023. Valdez said that these days they throw back most of the fish that linger in the Sweetwater River due to frequent news of water contamination, but the bonito is a picky eater so it was a keeper.
While the settlement negotiations were underway, water authorities launched an additional investigation looking at another spill this year by the city of San Diego that resulted in an additional 11 million gallons of untreated sewage water surging into San Diego Bay. Penalties are rare except when spills involve large volumes of sewage. The city has been fined eight times, including three times in the last decade. The most recent one was the Sweetwater spill fine.
“The pump doesn’t last forever,” Gibson said. “If you know it has 15,000 hours, or 50,000 hours, you plan ahead to replace it before it gets to 50,000 hours.” He added that he’s glad the penalty will go toward restoration and community-focused projects “where the harm occurred and clean water challenges remain.”works with underserved communities on environmental projects related with migratory marine life and habitat restoration. The group, which hosts South Bay youth to learn about the estuary through hands-on work, will receive just over $1 million to expand the education program and restore 6.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
The Lucky Duck Foundation donates $500,000 to combat senior homelessness in San Diego -SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The Lucky Duck Foundation is committed to addressing San Diego’s homeless crisis with solutions that work. Last week, they donated $500,000 to Seniors Safe at Home to help with homeless prevention and employment for seniors. KUSI’s Ed Lenderman has the story. Categories: California News, Good Evening San Diego, Good Morning San Diego, Local San Diego News
Leer más »
Port, Chula Vista break ground on Sweetwater Park next to future site of Gaylord Pacific ResortPort and city officials broke ground Tuesday on the $19.7 million Sweetwater Park in Chula Vista, the first park space planned as part of the Chula Vista Bayfront redevelopment and the port’s 23rd park along San Diego Bay.
Leer más »
Thief caught on camera stealing luggage from San Diego airportA man pleaded guilty to 22 counts of burglary after he was captured on surveillance video stealing luggage from San Diego International Airport.
Leer más »
Claim filed against San Diego Medical Examiner for failing to ID body for five monthsThe family of 19-year-old Ryan Lim alleges that his mother, Renee Lim, contacted the office last December to see if her missing son had died.
Leer más »
Charity turning donated points into free flights for migrants leaving San DiegoA non-profit called Miles4Migrants is turning donated points into free flights for asylum seekers who’ve arrived at the San Diego-Mexico border.
Leer más »