People in the South Bay are raising concerns about air quality in the Tijuana River Valley following a recent pipeline rupture during construction work near Stewarts Drain, just south of San Ysidro next to the border. Officials say the spill did not reach the Tijuana River, but recent data show concerning spikes in hydrogen sulfide levels at monitoring stations throughout the area. However, there’s no confirmed link between the rupture and the recent air quality spikes. … The recent spikes happened along the San Ysidro Fire Station, Berry Elementary School, and City Hall in Imperial Beach. Prather said her research aims to be reflective of what people are feeling and smelling in the community.

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