Tsunami of sewage from Mexico barrels toward US coastline, officials warn

In Coronado, a beach community near San Diego, county officials have issued advisories urging visitors to avoid water contact. Warning signs along the shoreline caution that exposure could lead to illness as polluted runoff enters the Pacific Ocean.

The issue is largely linked to the Tijuana River, which carries untreated wastewater from Mexico into U.S. waters. Ocean currents then push the contamination north along the coastline.

Even high-end beachfront properties have been affected. Waters near the historic Hotel del Coronado have faced closures due to unsafe conditions, the outlet noted.

Exposure to contaminated water can lead to gastrointestinal illness, while airborne toxins have been linked to headaches and breathing problems.

Residents have also raised concerns about persistent odors along the coastline.

"There's a really unpleasant sewage odor outside that drifts into my apartment," one user wrote on Reddit. "This has been happening for months with no improvement."

"It's nasty," another user added. "This has been going on for too long."

Fox News Digital previously reported that the sewage issue has drawn attention at the federal level, with officials warning of broader impacts on public health and national security.

Louis Casiano and Emma Colton of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.