Tensions rise over U.S.-Mexico sewage spill
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s visit to San Diego highlights urgent concerns over the Tijuana River sewage crisis, as lawmakers push to protect cleanup funding from federal cuts.
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EPA nominee backs action on border sewage crisis
EPA nominee vows to tackle sewage crisis threatening California beaches, as federal funds back major upgrades to cross-border wastewater treatment.
Tijuana sewage crisis on the US-Mexican border continues
Raw sewage flows from Tijuana remain a threat, despite new funding, plant upgrades, and short-term fixes like air purifiers, leaving communities at risk.
Battling the Stink: Calif. South Bay’s sewage crisis intensifies
South Bay’s sewage crisis from Tijuana River worsens, causing health issues. Lawmakers urge EPA action; residents sue Veolia over spills.
Untreated sewage from Mexico causes crisis in California
South Bay leaders are urging a state emergency declaration and CDC intervention as over 100 billion gallons of pollutants impact public health and the economy, with short-term solutions like air purifiers being insufficient.
California’s toxic mix: DDT contamination; raw sewage from Mexico
California faces health and environmental threats from DDT contamination and toxic sewage from Mexico, prompting calls for research and infrastructure improvements.