Tijuana River Crisis: Free Air Purifiers | Crisis del Río Tijuana: Purificadores de Aire Gratuitos

Описание: In this interview with Unavision Noticias on December 19, 2025, District 1 Supervisor Paloma Aguirre discusses the ongoing environmental and public health crisis stemming from the Tijuana River contamination. While the issue has long affected the South San Diego coastline, Aguirre explains how the contamination is now impacting air quality, particularly during foggy conditions that trap and intensify odors and gases.

Learn about the local government's response, including a $1 million investment to provide free air purifiers to affected families, and get updates on binational infrastructure projects aimed at long-term solutions.

Key Topics Covered:

Air Quality Impacts: How the contamination "stain" has expanded from the water into the air.

Free Air Purifier Program: The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District has accelerated the distribution of purifiers to help residents breathe cleaner air.

How to Apply: Residents can apply for a free purifier at sdapcd.org or via Supervisor Aguirre’s official page.

Improved Wait Times: Efforts have reduced the delivery time for filters from 6–8 weeks down to 2–4 weeks.

Binational Infrastructure: Status updates on the expansion of the San Antonio de los Buenos and Tecolote-Gloria treatment plants in Mexico.

Resources Mentioned:

Air Pollution Control District (APCD): sdapcd.org

Supervisor Paloma Aguirre’s Website: Check the official District 1 page for application links.

Spanish audio with English subtitles.