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Mexico reluctant to follow through and fix sewage problem, environmentalist says
Environmental advocates are concerned Mexico is not fully following through on commitments to address sewage flows, potentially delaying progress on resolving the crisis.
[Tijuana] Congressman points to the State as responsible for beach pollution
A Baja California legislator stated that state-run water agencies are responsible for 97% of beach pollution due to failures in wastewater treatment infrastructure.
Cespt director highlights binational sanitation agenda in the Tijuana River region
The head of CESPT highlighted ongoing binational coordination and infrastructure projects in progress and aimed at improving sanitation and reducing wastewater flows into the Tijuana River region.
San Diego chamber releases binational roadmap for Tijuana River sewage crisis
The Union-Tribune reported that the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce released a binational roadmap outlining policy, funding and infrastructure solutions to address the Tijuana River sewage crisis.
Tijuana River Contamination Crisis: A Five-Pillar Framework for Binational Solutions
The Chamber’s report outlines a comprehensive set of binational recommendations, including infrastructure investment and policy coordination, to address the ongoing Tijuana River contamination crisis.
Federal Officials Discuss Ongoing Border Sewage Crisis
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, was joined by local, state and federal leaders to update the public regarding ongoing binational coordination to ensure Mexico is building infrastructure to solve the sewage crisis.
Action Taken To Reduce Toxic Airborne Emissions At The Saturn Blvd Hotspot
San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved new funding to address the sewage crisis, including $2.5 million for a critical pipe extension to address the Saturn Boulevard hotspot.
EPA Unveils Tougher U.S.-Mexico Pact to End Tijuana River Sewage Crisis
Times of San Diego reported that the EPA announced a strengthened binational agreement aimed at reducing and eventually eliminating sewage flows in the Tijuana River.
County Supervisor Aguirre Speaks Out On Sewage Pollution
“…the culprit has never been the plant…until we treat the river, we’ll notice no difference,” said Supervisor Aguirre.
Wastewater flowing from Tijuana to San Diego will decrease by 80% by 2027: CESPT
Officials in Mexico expect wastewater flows impacting the Tijuana-San Diego region to decrease 80% by 2027 as infrastructure projects are completed.
In California, There’s One Import That Nobody Wants
Large amounts of untreated sewage flow daily from Mexico into Imperial Beach, Calif. That has closed beaches and sickened residents.
Mexican Sewage Is Flowing Into US
Newsweek reported that sewage from Mexico has flowed into the U.S. years, closing beaches, sickening residents and causing environmental concerns.
U.S. "out of patience" with Mexico, EPA chief says during San Diego visit to address Tijuana sewage crisis
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency said during a visit to San Diego Tuesday that Mexico must stop the flow of billions of gallons of sewage and chemicals from Tijuana.
Naval Special Warfare Command Should Relocate, Reschedule, or Cancel Navy Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) Candidate Water Training When Water Bacteria Levels Exceed State Safety Standards
The DoD Inspector General found that ongoing sewage flows from the Tijuana River are impacting military readiness and personnel health, with gaps in coordination and response efforts.
San Diego, don’t be fooled about Tijuana’s sewage problem
Sewage crossing the border from Tijuana has been a fact of life for too many South Bay residents for too long. Each day, millions of gallons of untreated sewage from Mexico converges on Imperial Beach and other south San Diego communities.