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.
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El Paso Water sewage spill lawsuit against New Mexico Environment Department will stay in Texas courts
A Texas judge allowed El Paso Water’s lawsuit against New Mexico environment authorities to proceed, contesting a $1.2m fine for a 2021 sewage spill into the Rio Grande. The case questions the jurisdiction of state environmental laws across borders.
Raw sewage crisis: Senator Padilla pushes for clean water initiatives at U.S.-Mexico Border
Sen. Padilla visits U.S.-Mexico border, highlighting a $300M plan to tackle transboundary water pollution, amidst growing public outrage over prolonged beach closures due to sewage leaks.
New Mexico fines El Paso Water for discharging sewage into Rio Grande
New Mexico is fining El Paso Water for discharging over a billion gallons of raw sewage into the Rio Grande River in Sunland Park.
EPA, White Mountain Apache Tribe agree to water treatment upgrade
EPA and White Mountain Apache Tribe agree on $8.2M upgrades to wastewater plants to ensure compliance with Clean Water Act and protect water quality.
NM efforts to catalog lead water lines off to ‘slow start’
Federal funds are being distributed to 10 New Mexico communities to address lead and copper pipes in water systems, but state officials urge other municipalities to apply quickly for remaining funds.