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Residents near San Diego grapple with a severe sewage crisis from the Tijuana River, which has dumped over 100 billion gallons of raw waste since 2018. The toxic hydrogen sulfide gas, smelling like rotten eggs, has closed beaches and sickened Navy SEALs. Despite a deal to upgrade wastewater plants, another 10 billion gallons crossed the border since January. Researchers found hydrogen sulfide levels 4,500 times above city norms, and thousands of other toxins in the river foam. Doctors advise relocating due to a 130% spike in respiratory cases during high flows. San Diego distributed over 10,000 filters this year, but until plants are upgraded, families continue to breathe in toxic air daily.

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