It’s more than just sewage: 175 toxic chemicals found in water samples, scientist says
Turns out there’s a lot more than sewage polluting our rivers, oceans and air, according to scientists who study the cross-border sewage crisis. More than 175 toxic chemicals have been found in water samples collected from the Tijuana River Valley, according to Dr. Paula Stigler Granados, who spoke at the Coronado High School Stop the Sewage Health Forum on Wednesday. … She said that out of the 392 chemicals found in samples, 224 appear on a regulatory list, and 175 appear in the EPA Toxic Substance list. In addition, many of the chemicals are what scientists call an “emerging concern,” which means no one knows just how toxic they are yet. … This includes everything from pharmaceutical drugs like anesthetics to illegal drugs like cocaine and meth, according to a list shared at the meeting.
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