2023-10-06 05:38:15
San Diego, California. – Following concerns from residents near the San Diego border about the odor due to impacts of wastewater spills into the Tijuana River, Sensors are being installed, authorities from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) reported.
AQMesh-type wireless sensors measure air quality by quantifying the levels of various compounds emitted into ambient air, SDAPCD officials said, and these are being placed near the Tijuana River Valley.
The sensors will measure different types of gases, however, the gases of most concern in the Tijuana River Valley are sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen sulfide being the main
culprit that causes the odor associated with sewage and sewage.
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SDAPCD authorities indicated that environmental odors are contributing to the decrease in the quality of life of residents.
In small quantities, these compounds pose minimal health risks, but when they exist in larger quantities, they can cause health impacts. health, the experts emphasized.
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, exposure to these compounds in high quantities can cause dizziness, headaches, insomnia, nausea, eye irritation, asthma, and other health problems, which they noted makes the collection of this data be even more important.
These sensors will measure the quantities of these compounds that are being emitted into the air in the border region, and SDAPCD authorities stressed that they have no jurisdiction over water quality, this data collection will help determine if the problem is getting worse or better.
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The persistent wastewater problem in the Tijuana River Valley has been a long-standing concern, affecting the county’s south beaches and the air our community breathes, the deployment of these sensors will help gather crucial data on its impact on quality. of our residents’ air, ensuring that clean air is accessible to everyone, regardless of their ZIP code,” said Nora Vargas, president of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, in a press release.
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