Imperial Beach is getting air-monitoring stations that can measure harmful sewer gases
The district will pay close attention to compounds that contribute to poor air quality, such as hydrogen sulfide
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The district will pay close attention to compounds that contribute to poor air quality, such as hydrogen sulfide
Data shows that concentrations of hydrogen sulfide have repeatedly measured above state and federal standards
A total of six sensors are to be installed in the next few months and there could be more. Data collected will be ammunition in the effort to get state, federal aid.
The U.S. Section of the International Boundary and a Citizens Forum board will host an in-person and virtual public meeting on Wednesday.
"If you got out and talk to the residents in the community you’re going to get some very impactful strong stories about how it's affecting their quality of life, this is yet another tool to back up those statements to really kind of drive home the message that this is an issue and an emergency that needs to be addressed now.”