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EPA Chief Urges Action on Tijuana River Sewage Crisis

4/24/2025

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's visit to San Diego spotlighted the long-standing Tijuana River sewage crisis, which has plagued U.S. waters for years. Meeting with Mexican officials, he stressed the need for immediate cooperation to enhance wastewater systems. Local leaders voiced concerns over health hazards, including threats to Navy SEAL training, as Zeldin pushes for a swift action plan.

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's visit to San Diego spotlighted the long-standing Tijuana River sewage crisis, which has plagued U.S. waters for years. Meeting with Mexican officials, he stressed the need for immediate cooperation to enhance wastewater systems. Local leaders voiced concerns over health hazards, including threats to Navy SEAL training, as Zeldin pushes for a swift action plan.