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.
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Ozone pilot shows promise in Tijuana River cleanup
A federal pilot found ozone nanobubble treatment sharply reduced bacteria and odors in Tijuana River sewage flows, though scaling challenges remain.
Water news video available for the week of August 25-30, 2025
From Utah’s shrinking reservoirs to toxic Tijuana sewage, this week’s water video shows that the West’s water crisis is deepening—yet new science and solutions are emerging.
PFAS contamination widespread in U.S. waterways
A nationwide report shows widespread PFAS contamination in U.S. waterways near wastewater and biosolids sites, highlighting regulatory gaps and public health risks.
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.