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.
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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
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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.
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.