City cracks down on pollution in San Marcos River

SAN MARCOS, Texas - The City of San Marcos is cracking down on people who pollute the river.

The San Marcos River is a popular place to go tubing during the summer months.

A new city ordinance makes it unlawful to fail to secure ice chests while on the river.

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No one will be allowed to have a cooler larger than 30 quarts. 

Anyone found in violation could be slapped with a $500 fine.