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Although
usually gone unnoticed unless there is a failure, a
modern sewerage system is a
vital necessity for preserving public health and
promoting acceptable water quality. Without
an efficient sewage collection, treatment, and disposal
system, any city, large or small would
not be able to function.
A limited
edition 216-page book dedicated to the diverse history of
the public sewerage system
in the metropolitan San Diego - Tijuana region. This
history will take you from the days of raw
sewage flowing down the dusty streets of Old Town San
Diego in the 1880's, to the modern
challenges of scarce water, cross-border pollution, ocean
water quality and federal mandates.
Packed with over 200 photos and illustrations, a full
index and comprehensive data concerning
the evolution of the system. A series of lighthearted and
little known facts on the sewerage
system compliment the main text of the book.
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complete history of the City of San Diego
sewerage system, from the first "sewer"
pipes in Old
Town in 1869 to the regional 550 square mile
"Metro" system operating today.
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Histories on each of the connecting
municipalities to the Metro system including;
Chula Vista, El Cajon, Del Mar, and some that
have been annexed such as Palm City and
Montgomery.
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A detailed review of the pollution problems that
have plagued the U.S. - Mexico border and Tijuana
River Valley since the 1920's. Including, a
detailed description of the City of Tijuana's
sewerage
system
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The water pollution crisis in San Diego Bay
during the 1950's, and the City of San Diego's
efforts to
solve and prevent further water quality
degradation.
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The legal process that the City of San Diego
experienced with the Clean Water Act, secondary
treatment options, and receiving water quality
mandates.
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A discussion of the historic trend of reclaimed
water plans and potable reuse options.
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Future projects and proposals by the City of San
Diego, connecting agencies and Tijuana, Mexico
through the year 2050.
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Why have a book on sewage
history?
“The road of the future is paved by the
lessons of the past.”
From the time of raw sewage flowing down the dusty
streets of Old Town in the 1880’s, to the
modern system used today, the San Diego-Tijuana region
has experienced a diverse history.
Much can be learned from the events of the past, some
were successful and some were not,
but the ultimate goal was to provide a system that would
operate efficiently but remain “hidden”
to the public’s sense of sight and smell.
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