Support SB 10 – Raise Funds toward Clean Border Water Now
Increase funding for the maintenance of the South Bay International Boundary and Water Commission sewage treatment facility and the development of additional sanitation infrastructure projects
For years, billions of gallons of raw sewage have created a public health crisis in South San Diego County. This cross-border pollution affects our entire region.
- Tens of thousands of people have gotten sick from contaminated water
- Toxic gases are polluting our air
- Our economy and environment suffer daily
Why it keeps happening:
- The South Bay International Boundary and Water Commission sewage treatment facility treatment plant that's supposed to handle this sewage is broken and overwhelmed
- There's no steady funding to fix it and keep it running
- One-time federal fixes aren't enough
SB 10 creates a new funding source by using revenue from the new Otay Mesa East toll road to help address the sewage crisis through repair and maintenance of the overwhelmed sewage treatment plant.
Why this makes sense: A new toll road will generate revenue. SB 10 dedicates a portion of that revenue to help address the region's sewage crisis.
Learn more about Surfrider's Clean Border Water Now campaign here.