San Diego County Appoints First Pollution Crisis Chief for Tijuana River Sewage Crisis
San Diego County has appointed its first Pollution Crisis Chief to address the ongoing sewage crisis affecting the Tijuana River.
San Diego, CA, October 19, 2026 —
San Diego County has appointed its first Pollution Crisis Chief, a new role intended to address the ongoing sewage crisis affecting the Tijuana River, according to the information provided.
The appointment marks the county’s first use of the Pollution Crisis Chief title. The summary does not identify the person appointed or provide the date of the appointment. It also does not describe the chief’s responsibilities, authority, or planned response to the sewage crisis.
The available information characterizes the sewage crisis as ongoing and says it affects the Tijuana River. It does not specify the nature or scale of the sewage problem, when it began, or which communities or areas are affected. No details were provided about the sources of the sewage, any health or environmental impacts, or steps already taken to address the situation.
San Diego County’s stated purpose for the appointment is to address the crisis. The information provided does not include a statement from county officials, a timeline for the chief’s work, or details about coordination with other agencies or jurisdictions. It also does not say whether the appointment is connected to any particular project, funding decision, or enforcement action.
Further details about the appointee and the scope of the role were not provided. The appointment establishes a new county position focused on the issue, but the available information does not indicate what actions the chief will take or how progress will be assessed.
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