Overview

• EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visited San Diego on Earth Day, meeting with Mexican officials and stakeholders to address the Tijuana River sewage crisis.
• Zeldin presented Mexico with a detailed list of projects to end sewage flows and urged accelerated action to fulfill prior commitments.
• Over 100 billion gallons of raw sewage have polluted U.S. waterways since 2018, causing beach closures, health issues, and military training disruptions.
• The U.S. has allocated $653 million for wastewater infrastructure upgrades, but delays and potential budget cuts threaten progress.
• Mexican officials, under President Claudia Sheinbaum, expressed willingness to collaborate, with new upgrades to the San Antonio de los Buenos plant nearing completion.