Poor water quality in New River

County officials remind the public to not enter

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY)-The Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) reminds the community that the New River continues to pose a threat to the environment.

On Thursday, county officials received notification from the International Boundary & Water Commission (IBWC), U.S. Section, Yuma Field Office of the release of untreated sewage in the New River.

Dr. Stephen Munday, County Health Officer, stated, “This release of untreated sewage into the New River is the reason why individuals should avoid contact with New River water and the river banks.”

County officials continue to work to correct the serious sewage infrastructure problems in Mexicali.

The public is asked to take the following precautions:

•Avoid swimming or drinking water from the New River
• Avoid contact with the foam generated by the New River
• Do not allow your pets to enter the New River
• Avoid handling/collecting and eating fish/turtles/frogs from
the New River

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