Imperial Beach surfers and swimmers have long complained about foul smells along the city’s shoreline during summer months. AdvertisementThe front gates of San Antonio de los Buenos sewage treatment plant at Punta Bandera in 2017. Contaminated water signs posted along the southern part of the Imperial Beach in 2019. Since 2019, it has conducted daily water-quality testing at several locations from the border up through Imperial Beach and Coronado. “Nowadays, more and more people are reporting that they got sick.”Surfers walk along the beach near Imperial Beach Pier.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 14, 2022 18:30 UTC