Mexican sewage water gushing into Navy SEAL training waters is US’ ‘next Camp Lejeune,’ vets warn Trump admin

exposed to this water. It’s not just the SEALs, it’s the candidates, it’s the instructors, it’s the support personnel. The impact is widespread.\” 

The water crisis in San Diego is not just a health concern for those in the military, but for the millions of residents who call the area home. The contaminated water flowing from Mexico into U.S. waters poses a serious threat to public health and the environment. 

The issue of sewage water flowing into U.S. waters is a result of outdated wastewater infrastructure in Mexico, which has led to leaks of raw sewage into the Tijuana River and onto the beaches of neighboring San Diego. The situation has reached crisis levels, with billions of gallons of contaminated water being released along the California coast in recent years. 

For Navy SEALs like Jeff Gum, exposure to this contaminated water during training can have serious consequences. Gum experienced severe illness during his BUD/S training in 2008, which led to a diagnosis of viral gastroenteritis and rhabdomyolysis. Despite these challenges, Gum persevered and eventually completed his training to become a SEAL. 

But the impact of the contaminated water in San Diego goes beyond physical illness. Marine Corps veteran Kate Monroe has seen an increase in health claims related to intestinal issues and \”weird cancers\” among SEALs and veterans who have trained in the area. This alarming trend has raised concerns about the long-term effects of exposure to contaminated water. 

The Trump administration has taken notice of the water crisis in San Diego, with EPA Chief Andrew Wheeler addressing the issue of Mexican sewage spewing into U.S. waters. The Navy SEALs and local veterans have sounded the alarm on what they describe as a \”national security crisis\” on par with the Camp Lejeune water crisis in North Carolina. 

As efforts are made to address the sewage problem in the Tijuana River and improve wastewater infrastructure in Mexico, the health and safety of those training and living in the San Diego area remain a top priority. The impact of the contaminated water on the health of Navy SEALs and veterans cannot be ignored, and urgent action is needed to protect those who serve our country.