(New River)…Still a threat to the environment.

Last week the Imperial County Public Health Department was notified by the International Boundary and Water Commission of the release of untreated sewage in the New River. The release was due to repair work that was being completed on the water plant in Mexicali. County Health Officer Doctor Stephen Munday said the release of entreated sewage into the New River is the reason why individuals should avoid contact with the river water and the banks of the New River. This incident is a good example of the importance funding is for the New River Improvement Project.