Breaking: Major Step Forward on Tijuana Sewage Crisis

Media
Jul 24
1 min read

Big news just broke today — after decades of inaction, the federal government has taken a major step toward finally ending the Tijuana Sewage Crisis that has plagued San Diego for over 50 years.

The EPA and the Mexican government have signed a new agreement that commits Mexico to fund and accelerate critical infrastructure projects to stop the flow of raw sewage into our waters. This includes:

$93 million in new funding from Mexico that had not yet been allocated.
A fast-tracked timeline to finish all projects by December 31, 2027, up to four years ahead of schedule.
Construction starting this year on two major projects to divert 10 million gallons per day of wastewater away from the Tijuana River.
Expanding the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant to 35 million gallons per day by August 2025.

I am proud to have played a role in bringing this crisis to a national level and putting it on the radar of the federal government. This victory would not have been possible without your continued voices and advocacy, which helped keep the pressure on both governments to act.

This is a long-overdue win, but our work is not finished. I will continue pushing to ensure these promises are kept and that our beaches are clean and safe for families, residents, and U.S. Navy SEALs who train here.

Thank you for standing with me on this critical issue. Together, we are making a difference for our community and our coastline.