Overview
- On a return visit to San Diego County, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin met with local leaders and businesses and committed to quarterly public progress updates on the Tijuana River cleanup.
- The U.S. plans to double the South Bay treatment plant’s capacity to 50 million gallons per day by 2027, while Mexico is responsible for roughly another 50 million gallons under Minute 333, with projects extending into 2028.
- Rep. Mike Levin said Congress has allocated about $653 million since 2020, as officials stress sustained operations and maintenance to avoid repeating past shortfalls.
- Zeldin said Mexico has met agreed targets so far, even as he warned that storms or infrastructure failures could trigger new pollution before the buildout is complete.
- Residents continue to report strong odors and health concerns, with recent hydrogen sulfide alerts and dozens of air quality complaints, and advocates pressed for direct engagement with affected communities.