Sewage Crisis in South Bay Linked to Millions in Annual Visitor Spending Loss
What happened
A draft study presented to the Board of Supervisors detailed the economic impact of transboundary sewage pollution in the South Bay. The study found that residents are changing their consumer and recreational behavior, which has caused businesses to lose customers. As a result, Coronado and Imperial Beach are seeing fewer people visit the beaches.
From coronadonewsca.com
Why it matters
The crisis, which began impacting the area in 2017, is estimated to cause a reduction in visitor spending between $125.6 million and $503.5 million annually in Coronado and Imperial Beach. The full impact report is scheduled to be finalized in mid-October.
From coronadonewsca.com
Who's involved
- South BayLocation where transboundary sewage pollution is occurring
- Imperial BeachCommunity experiencing reduced visitor spending due to the crisis
- CoronadoCommunity experiencing reduced visitor spending due to the crisis
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Imperial BeachSpeculative
Could see a reduction in TOT revenue due to fewer visitors.
- CoronadoSpeculative
Might face a reduction in TOT tax revenue due to the crisis.
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The entities involved
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South Bay
southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area in California
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Imperial Beach
city in San Diego County, California, United States